As InCyprus reported, Cyprus has an emergency plan in place, under the possibility that a hard Brexit might follow, even though it is being kept at low profile. Sources from the Deputy Ministry stated that the UK will be considered a third country in accordance with EU rules and regulations.
In the meantime, technocrats assure that they are in the position to execute this plan, if needed, including those at the Deputy Ministry of Shipping since Brexit means that the UK will be considered a third country in accordance with EU rules and regulations.
Moreover, after Brexit the EU rules on maritime transport will not apply to the UK.
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As far as maritime safety is concerned, the UK’s departure will not affect the recognition of organisations that conduct ship safety evaluations. However, the UK will no longer be able to participate in the evaluations.
Yet, while the EU-27 member states will continue to inspect UK ships calling at their ports, the state inspection system of the port of origin will no longer apply in the United Kingdom.
In addition, EU members will conduct inspections of UK-flagged vessels similar to those applied to third countries, in order to verify that the condition of the ship and its equipment meets the global convention requirements and that a ship is staffed and operates in accordance with international law.
