The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) (Amendment) Regulations 2001
These Regulations further amend the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 1995 to implement Commission Directive 1999/97/EC (“the Directive”), amending Commission Directive 95/21/EC on port state control, and to implement a requirement of Council Directive 1999/35/EC on a system of mandatory surveys for the safe operation of regular ro-ro ferry and high-speed craft services to avoid duplication of inspections.