(1) No vessel shall anchor— (a) within 100 metres of...
- Do not anchor near cables, pipes or breakwaters; report if you hook one
UK Statutory Instrument
1997
United Kingdom
The Portland Harbour Revision Order 1997
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30 compliance obligations
What this Act requires
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The master and the owner of a vessel shall ensure...
- Provide sufficient fenders and fend off vessel to prevent damage
The master of a vessel shall at all times keep...
- Keep your vessel properly moored when berthed at a quay
The master of a vessel which parts from its moorings...
- Report to harbour master if your vessel breaks free from moorings
The master and the owner of a vessel (other than...
- Provide safe gangway and lighting for vessels alongside quay
(1) Except with the permission of the harbour master, the...
- Keep vessel ready to move with sufficient crew in harbour
The master of a vessel alongside a quay or alongside...
- Allow free access across your vessel's deck when the harbour master requires it
The master of a vessel which has slipped or parted...
- Report lost or slipped anchor, chain, cable or propeller to harbour master and recover if directed
The master of a vessel other than a small vessel...
- Give prior notice to harbour master of vessel movements
The master of a vessel shall, so far as may...
- Allow harbour master access to vessel for inspection
The master of a vessel arriving at the harbour shall,...
- Provide vessel information when harbour master demands it
The master or owner of a vessel shall not cause...
- Do not fumigate a vessel in harbour without the harbour master's permission
(1) No person shall engage or take part in water-skiing,...
- Do not water-ski in prohibited areas of Portland Harbour; ensure safety equipment when towing
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, no person, other than...
- Get written permission before diving in Portland Harbour
The master of a vessel navigating in the harbour shall...
- Navigate your vessel with care and caution in Portland Harbour
The master of a vessel shall give every reasonable facility...
- Assist emergency services with every reasonable facility
The master of a vessel shall take all reasonable precautions...
- Take all reasonable precautions to prevent fire on your vessel
No person, being the master of a vessel propelled by...
- Do not use a motor vessel in the harbour without a silencer
The master of a vessel shall not make fast the...
- Do not tie up to navigational buoys, beacons or marks
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (5) below, no person shall fish,...
- Do not fish, anchor or moor in designated harbour ranges and restricted areas
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In this Schedule— “Beacon E” means the point on the...
(1) The master of a vessel which—
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, the master of a...
The master of a power-driven vessel under way shall either—...
Except with the prior permission of the harbour master, no...
No person shall use a whistle within the harbour except—...
Except with the permission of the harbour master, no vessel...
(1) No vessel compelled or allowed to anchor in or...
The provisions of this Schedule shall have effect in addition...
(1) The master of a vessel, other than a small...
The master of a vessel which is moored at a...
No person shall make a vessel fast to any post,...
(1) The owner of any goods loaded or discharged at...
The master of a vessel and a person undertaking the...
No person shall— (a) except with the permission of the...
No person shall drive or otherwise operate a vehicle in...
No person shall allow a vehicle to proceed anywhere in...
A person having charge of a vehicle in the harbour...
(1) The owner, driver or other person having charge of...
The owner, driver or other person having charge of a...
No person shall within the harbour premises charge any vehicle...
No person shall drive or otherwise operate a vehicle across...
Any person driving or otherwise operating a vehicle involved in...
No person shall navigate any vessel in the harbour whilst...
(1) No person shall discharge any matter or cause or...
(1) Any person fishing in the harbour shall comply with...
Without prejudice to paragraph 27 above, no person shall drag,...
The owner of a vessel which is not registered as...
(1) No person shall abandon a vessel on the banks...
No person shall engage or take part in para-kiting, para-scending...
(1) The person responsible for organising any regatta, race, procession,...
No person shall erect, exhibit, alter, tamper with or remove...
No person shall intentionally obstruct any officer or employee of...
(1) Except with the consent of the harbour master, no...
No person shall engage by way of trade, in buying...
No person may at any time land on the breakwaters...
(1) Except with the prior consent of the harbour master...
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, the master of a...
(1) Any person who contravenes or otherwise fails to comply...
(1) The master of a small vessel which is not...
Subject to paragraph 7(2) above, outgoing vessels shall have priority...
In this Part of this Schedule— (a) “the Acoustic Range...
No vessel other than an exempt vessel shall, except with...
Except with the direction of the Secretary of State for...
The Secretary of State for Defence may with the approval...
(1) The Secretary of State for Defence may provide and...
Consents and directions given by the Secretary of State for...
(1) Any person who contravenes or otherwise fails to comply...
(1) Part I of this Schedule shall cease to apply...
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, no person shall fish,...
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, no person shall swim...
In this Part of this Schedule— (a) “the Grove Point...
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, no person shall swim...
In this Part of this Schedule— “exempt person” means— any...
No vessel other than an exempt vessel shall, except with...
Except with the direction of the Secretary of State for...
General functions of Company
- Formulate and publish a harbour management plan
Consultative Committee
- Establish and consult a harbour consultative committee
Removal of obstructions other than vessels
- Remove obstructions to navigation in the harbour and manage recovered property
Power to grant permits in respect of certain pleasure craft
- Obtain a permit before carrying paying passengers in a pleasure craft
Publication of general directions
- Publish notice of general directions in a local newspaper
Appeals in respect of works or dredging licence
- Company must comply with Secretary of State's direction on appeal
Lights on tidal works
- Exhibit navigation lights on tidal works during construction as directed
Provision against danger to navigation
- Notify Trinity House and mark damaged tidal works to prevent navigation danger
Power to remove goods
- Remove goods from harbour premises when required
For protection of Environment Agency
- Submit plans to the Environment Agency before carrying out specified works
Browse 50 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation and Commencement
Interpretation
Incorporation of Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847
Transfer of jurisdiction
Aids to navigation
As to use of harbour premises
Moorings
Repair of landing places,
Power to dredge
Power with respect to disposal of wrecks
General byelaws
General directions to vessels
Special directions
Failure to comply with directions
Enforcement of directions
Master’s responsibility in relation to directions
Charges for services or facilities
Payment of charges
Compounding arrangements and rebates
Deposit for charges
Liens for charges
Refusal to pay charges for landing place
Exemptions from harbour dues
Recovery of charges
Harbour master may prevent sailing of vessels
Restriction of works and dredging
Control of certain operations and works of statutory undertakers
Licensing of works
Licence to dredge
Tidal works not to be executed without approval of Secretary of State
Abatement of works abandoned or decayed
Survey of tidal works
Permanent lights on tidal works
Power to mortgage harbour undertaking
Power to grant tenancies and to dispose of land
Subsidiaries
Development, etc., of land
Local inquiries
Defence of due diligence
Power to give directions as to loading or unloading of certain goods
Liability for safety of goods
Boarding of vessels
Removal of vehicles and boats
Obstruction of officers
Crown Rights
Saving for
Protective provisions
Revocation of Dockyard Port Orders
Amendment of Weymouth and Portland (Pilotage) Harbour Revision Order 1988
Saving for Weymouth and Portland Borough Council
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