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The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026

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13 Power to permit detained ships to proceed to repair yard

(1) Where deficiencies referred to in regulation 12(1) cannot be rectified in the port of inspection, an inspector may allow the ship to proceed without undue delay to the appropriate repair yard nearest to the port of detention, subject to any conditions under paragraph (2)(b). (2) Where paragraph (1) applies, the ship must— (a) proceed to the repair yard agreed with the inspector, and (b) comply with any other conditions determined by the competent authorities of the flag administration and agreed by the inspector. (3) Conditions imposed under this regulation must ensure that the ship can proceed without risk to the safety and health of passengers or crew, or risk to other ships, and without there being a material threat of harm to the marine environment.

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13 Power to permit detained ships to proceed to repair yard

(1) Where deficiencies referred to in regulation 12(1) cannot be rectified in the port of inspection, an inspector may allow the ship to proceed without undue delay to the appropriate repair yard nearest to the port of detention, subject to any conditions under paragraph (2)(b). (2) Where paragraph (1) applies, the ship must— (a) proceed to the repair yard agreed with the inspector, and (b) comply with any other conditions determined by the competent authorities of the flag administration and agreed by the inspector. (3) Conditions imposed under this regulation must ensure that the ship can proceed without risk to the safety and health of passengers or crew, or risk to other ships, and without there being a material threat of harm to the marine environment.

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