Licence

Explosives in harbours licence (Northern Ireland)

You must have a licence for explosives in harbours in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Issued by your council

What this covers

Firearms, explosives and fireworks

Why you need it

The power to require it sits in The Explosives in Harbour Areas Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995, secondary legislation made under powers in other legislation.

What the Regulations carry

What our graph holds for The Explosives in Harbour Areas Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 as a whole — the Regulations behind this licence, not the licence conditions themselves.

Duties on businesses
12
Penalties
0
Exemptions
0

Duties on businesses under the Regulations

  • Notify harbour master before bringing explosives into harbour area reg.4
  • Display warning flag and red light when carrying explosives in harbour reg.9
  • Display hazard warning panels when carrying 3,000 kg or more of explosives reg.11
  • Ensure competent and sober crew when carrying explosives reg.12
  • Keep vessel ready to move when carrying explosives reg.15
  • Provide information, training, equipment and keep records for explosives handling reg.17

… and 6 more business duties in the same Regulations.

Read our full dossier on The Explosives in Harbour Areas Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995

Who issues it

Your local council issues this. Councils apply the same statute but set their own fees, conditions and timescales.

Where to apply

Duty, penalty and exemption labels are Guvnor’s analysis of the enabling instrument, not the instrument itself. Fees, forms and conditions are set by the issuing authority — always check the linked source.