The Draft Bill aims to increase the already high safety standards for those working in or traveling through our ports and waters.
The Draft Bill would include measures to:
Clarify and enhance the existing statutory framework for harbour authorities managing port safety matters and update the rules for marine pilots;
Give the general lighthouse authorities the powers they need to operate a modern lighthouse service including funding of pensions; and
Allow safer navigation in UK waters by ratifying the international Wreck Removal Convention, permitting the UK to claim back costs associated with the marking, locating and removal of wrecks.
Territorial Extent
United Kingdom
All the relevant powers relate to reserved matters and consultation with the devolved administrations is in progress.
