The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is consulting on a new Statutory Instrument, the Merchant Shipping (Cargo and Passenger Ship Construction and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022. This will amend the Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction) Regulations 1997 (SI 1997/1509) and the Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction: Ships of Classes I, II and II(A)) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2514) so as to implement the up to date requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (“SOLAS”) relating to ship construction. Consultation closes 10th October. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-merchant-shipping-cargo-and-passenger-ship-construction-and-miscellaneous-amendments-regulations-2022

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is consulting hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure business model designs, regulatory arrangements, strategic planning and the role of blending. This consultation closes on 22nd November. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposals-for-hydrogen-transport-and-storage-business-models

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is consulting on plans to introduce mandatory water efficiency labelling across all UK nations. The proposal will label water using products (e.g. taps, showers, toilets, dishwashers and washing machines).  Consultation closes  25th November. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/water-efficiency-labelling/water-efficiency-labelling

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is consulting on the standards applicable to the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) required to perform work activities on board ship. Consultation closes on 25th November. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-to-review-msn-1870-mf-amendment-4-the-merchant-shipping-and-fishing-vessels-personal-protective-equipment-regulations-1999