MIN 612 (M+F) Amendment 3 Coronavirus (COVID-19) - MCA approach to survey and certification of UK vessels.
Notice to all surveyors, recognised organisations, certifying authorities, authorised persons, ship operators, ship owners, masters, officers and crew.
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This MIN sets out the policy of the MCA with respect to UK vessels which are prevented from arranging the Surveys, Inspections and Audits required for compliance with the relevant Statutory Instruments due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The MIN has been reissued as amendment 1 on 25th March 2020 to incorporate developments in MCA policy and government guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
It has been further revised as amendment 2 on 17th April 2020 to take into account issues raised by industry and the ongoing development of MCA policy as appropriate to assist operators whilst maintaining an equivalent level of safety in operation. It includes extended policy guidance on the testing, servicing and calibration of equipment and clarification of the extension of the authorisations to the UK recognised organisations. Amendments since the last revision are underlined for clarity.
The MIN was revised as amendment 3 on 2nd June 2020 to address minor changes to the administrative processes and to clarify the requirements as the industry starts to recommence operations. Noting the extended time frame of the ongoing pandemic, it also provides for limited extension to the permitted three month period for short term certificates issued under the provisions of this MIN.