Annex A - common modifications requiring prior approval
Published 15 February 2022
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Annex A - common modifications requiring prior approval by MCA under the requirements of the codes of practice.
This list is not exhaustive and you should check with MCA if the changes to the vessel are not on this list to identify whether they require pre-approval.
Item/works
- shelter deck
- wheelhouse
- other structural modifications i.e., adding or removing poops or gantries, closing or opening forecastle
- landing davit/crane
- deck safety improvements – flooring, deck hatches, etc.
- nozzles
- hydraulics
- lifting points
- generator
- ice machine
- fish room improvements
- engine/gearbox replacement
- propeller, shaft
- cat catcher
- crew comfort - heaters, toilet, bunks, kitchen facilities
- trawl doors
- bilge keels
- bulbous bow
- ballast keel
- tank – general and fuel
- ballast
- bow thrusters
- bilge pump/alarm
- freeing ports
- ventilation or openings leading to below deck
- conveyors
- safety rails
- shooting door