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IPV Code for Pleasure Vessels in temporary commercial use.

The new IPV Code came into force on 1 January 2019 covering pleasure craft in temporary commercial use eg trials, delivery, race support when vessels are operating “to sea”. It was written to remove current confusion over the status of these vessels.

Follow the links to the new code & the 3 supporting MGN’s

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/764656/IPV_Code_-_01_January_2019.pdf

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-597-m-intended-pleasure-vessels-temporary-commercial-use-at-sea-business-purposes

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-598-m-intended-pleasure-vessels-temporary-commercial-use-at-sea-race-support-boats

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-599-m-pleasure-vessels-regulations-and-exemptions-guidance-and-best-practice-advice