Defined term

“relevant inspector”

Defined in 1 Act and 52 statutory instruments.

  1. The Energy Act 2013 (Office for Nuclear Regulation) (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2014 SI
  2. The Fishing Vessels (Codes of Practice) Regulations 2017 SI
  3. The Fishing Vessels (Working Time: Sea-fishermen) Regulations 2004 SI
  4. Merchant Shipping Act 1995 Act 3 definitions
  5. The Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022 SI
  6. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007 SI
  7. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 SI
  8. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022 SI
  9. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations 2010 SI
  10. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Asbestos) Regulations 2010 SI
  11. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Biological Agents) Regulations 2010 SI
  12. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Carcinogens and Mutagens) Regulations 2007 SI
  13. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010 SI
  14. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Electromagnetic Fields) Regulations 2016 SI
  15. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Employment of Young Persons) Regulations 1998 SI 2 definitions
  16. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 SI 2 definitions
  17. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Work at Height) Regulations 2010 SI
  18. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 2006 SI 2 definitions
  19. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Manual Handling Operations) Regulations 1998 SI 2 definitions
  20. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 SI 2 definitions
  21. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006 SI 2 definitions
  22. The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 2001 SI 2 definitions
  23. The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024 SI
  24. The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters' Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015 SI
  25. The Merchant Shipping (Cargo and Passenger Ship Construction and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023 SI
  26. The Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024 SI
  27. The Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Harmful Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 SI
  28. The Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration and Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 SI
  29. The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 SI
  30. The Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022 SI
  31. The Merchant Shipping (Inspections of Ro-Ro Passenger Ships and High-Speed Passenger Craft) Regulations 2023 SI
  32. The Merchant Shipping (International Load Line Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 SI
  33. The Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) Regulations 2026 SI
  34. The Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements) Regulations 2020 SI
  35. The Merchant Shipping (Local Passenger Vessels) (Crew) Regulations 2006 SI
  36. The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) Regulations 2018 SI
  37. The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2010 SI
  38. The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 SI
  39. The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2013 SI
  40. The Merchant Shipping (Nuclear Ships) Regulations 2022 SI
  41. The Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2025 SI
  42. The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026 SI
  43. The Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations 1998 SI
  44. The Merchant Shipping (Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 SI
  45. The Merchant Shipping (Safety Measures for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel and Special Personnel) Regulations 2025 SI
  46. The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2020 SI
  47. The Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 2023 SI
  48. The Merchant Shipping (Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety) Regulations 2024 SI
  49. The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022 SI
  50. The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 2025 SI
  51. The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018 SI
  52. The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 SI 2 definitions
  53. The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2018. SI

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