MCA/DOT Coding

All UK vessels used for commercial gain such as charter yachts, up to 24 metres load line length, which go to sea and carry no more than 12 passengers are required by law to comply with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Small Commercial Vessel and Pilot Boat Code and be issued with Certificates by an authorised Certifying Authority. The Code covers:

• Sailing charter vessels, both skippered and bareboat
• Commercial charter motor vessels including angling and dive boats
• RIBs operating commercially
• Workboats
• Pilot boats

If you want to use your yacht for charter or have a vessel in one of the above categories and need help to comply with this legislation then please contact us. What we can do is:

• Organise paperwork
• Prepare the vessel for inspection / survey
• Locate a Nominated Surveyor authorised to carry out Compliance Examinations (working under the auspices of an MCA authorised Certifying Authority)
• Arrange and attend the survey
• Carry out remedial work
• Carry out annual checks to ensure the yacht / vessel still meets requirements