Temporary closure of area of works
- Company may close harbour works area to vessels temporarily
UK Statutory Instrument
2017
United Kingdom
The Folkestone Harbour Revision Order 2017
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What's here
7 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Plus 1 non-business duty on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Notice of closure and removal of vessels from area of works
- Publish closure notices and remove vessels from work area
Removal of vehicles or vessels
- Remove unauthorised vehicles or vessels and follow police reporting and owner notification procedures
Removal of obstructions other than vehicles or vessels
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Harbour authority must notify owner of removed obstruction within 28 days Local authority
Procedure for giving, amending or revoking general directions
- Follow consultation and objection procedure before issuing general directions
Publication of general directions
- Publish notice of harbour general directions in local newspaper
Power to deal with unserviceable vessels
- Harbour company may remove, sell or destroy unserviceable vessels after notice
Browse 44 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
From the end of the harbour arm at 51°04.5605’N 01°11.6962’E;...
From the completion of construction of the works authorised by...
Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Incorporation of the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847
Power to construct works
Power to make subsidiary and accommodation works
Period for commencement of works
Works to be within district of Shepway,
Power to deviate
Power to dredge
Fine for obstructing works
Survey of tidal works
Provision against danger to navigation
Abatement of works abandoned or decayed
Permanent lights on tidal works
Lights on tidal works during construction
Vessels entering the area of works after date of closure
General powers in respect of harbour
Limits of harbour
As to use of harbour
Byelaws
Confirmation of byelaws
Application of byelaws of
Power to give general directions as to use of the harbour, etc.
Special directions as to use of the harbour, etc.
Failure to comply with directions
Enforcement of special directions
Master’s responsibility in relation to directions
Obstruction of officers
General rules for navigation
Vessels adrift
Charges for services and facilities
Charges for services not otherwise provided for
Payment of charges
Deposit for charges
Refusal to pay charges for landing place
Recovery of charges
Harbour master may prevent sailing of vessels
Power to grant tenancies and to dispose of land
Development, etc. of land
Saving for
Defence of due diligence
Crown rights
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