UK Act of Parliament 1964 United Kingdom

Continental Shelf Act 1964

An Act to make provision as to the exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf; to enable effect to be given to certain provisions of the Convention on the High Seas done in Geneva on 29th April 1958; and for matters connected with those purposes.

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Status
Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling
Prosecution 2 of 2 obligations carry an unlimited fine.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person1 Director or Officer1

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What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

s.004 Safety of navigation. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Carry out offshore works that obstruct or endanger navigationAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.011 Prosecution of offences, etc. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Director and officer liability for applicable continental-shelf offences by offshore petroleum operatorsDirector or Officer

Unlimited fine

12 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.001 Exploration and exploitation of continental shelf. (opens in a new tab)
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s.006 Wireless telegraphy. (opens in a new tab)
s.007 Radioactive substances. (opens in a new tab)
s.008 Submarine cables and pipe-lines. (opens in a new tab)
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s.011 Interpretation.
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s.013 Short title. (opens in a new tab)

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