MCA Coding

Small Commercial Vessel Coding is a legal requirement for any owner with a vessel of 24 metres (80') or less wishing to operate commercially. Commercial operation can simply be defined as use of a vessel to carry more than 12 passengers, or operating for any financial gain to the owner. This will include to individual passengers, a Charter Company, a Corporate Events Company or Sea School. The Code is upheld by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) on behalf of the British Government and refers to British flagged vessels only.

This is the fast growing sector, due largely to the growing trend for vessels of over 40 feet in length for private use. These boats are perfect for Charter, as they will comfortably hold the maximum number of passengers allowed under the code without being so big that you are excluded from Marinas.

Chartering your new boat means a VAT reclaim as well as cash flow to pay off your running costs.

We handle everything from supply of required safety equipment at discounted rates through to the inspection by an approved surveyor as well as all of the paperwork to remove all the hassle and paperwork from you and allow you to get on and enjoy your boat. Waterside are now one of the leading MCA charter coding providers on the South coast.