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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers the Secretary of State has under the Pilotage Act 1987 to inspect, review or request information on the pilotage arrangements of competent harbour authorities; and whether those powers have been exercised since 2015.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers the Secretary of State has under the Pilotage Act 1987 to inspect, review or request information on the pilotage arrangements of competent harbour authorities; and whether those powers have been exercised since 2015.
There are powers outlined in Section 12 of the Pilotage Act 1987 which enable scrutiny of pilotage provision in circumstances where there are joint arrangements between Competent Harbour Authorities (CHAs), dockyard ports or other actors. These powers have not been exercised since 2015.
Maritime pilotage has an excellent safety record in the UK. However, should there be an accident or incident involving a vessel under pilotage, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch and/or the Maritime and Coastguard Agency have powers to scrutinise any records which pertain to the incident as part of their investigations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to introduce a duty on his Department to oversee or direct competent harbour authorities in the execution of their duties to provide pilotage services in accordance with the Pilotage Act 1987.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to introduce a duty on his Department to oversee or direct competent harbour authorities in the execution of their duties to provide pilotage services in accordance with the Pilotage Act 1987.
The size and volume of traffic, conditions and risks vary greatly between different ports and harbours. Those who are responsible for their management are best placed, given the detailed local knowledge and expertise required, to determine what safety measures, including pilotage, are necessary within their limits and to enforce those requirements.
The Pilotage Act 1987 requires competent harbor authorities to keep under review whether any, and if so what, pilotage is needed in their areas to maintain safety navigation.
The Department provides guidance for competent harbor authorities in the form of the Port Marine Safety Code and best practice in the Guide to Good Practice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms his Department has put in place for responding to allegations that a competent harbour authority has not acted in conformity with the provisions of the Pilotage Act 1987.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms his Department has put in place for responding to allegations that a competent harbour authority has not acted in conformity with the provisions of the Pilotage Act 1987.
It is a Competent Harbour Authority which has the statutory duty to determine what pilotage services need to be provided to secure the safety of navigation of vessels operating in their waters. Where a ruling on the legality of its actions is needed, that is a matter for the court rather than the Department.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the role of his Department is in overseeing the operation of the Pilotage Act 1987 and in ensuring compliance with the provisions of that Act.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the role of his Department is in overseeing the operation of the Pilotage Act 1987 and in ensuring compliance with the provisions of that Act.
The Department for Transport has no powers to oversee or direct Competent Harbour Authorities in the execution of their duties to provide pilotage services in accordance with the 1987 Pilotage Act.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how his Department observes the Sea Empress ruling in its observation of the Pilotage Act 1987; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how his Department observes the Sea Empress ruling in its observation of the Pilotage Act 1987; and if he will make a statement.
Under the Pilotage Act 1987, it is Competent Harbour Authority’s duty to keep under review what pilotage services are needed for safe navigation and to provide those services accordingly, for which a proper assessment of the interests of safety is relevant as spelt out in the Sea Empress case.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to section 32(1) of the Pilotage Act 1987, what plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals to maintain pilotage standards in areas where harbour authorities now have the power to impose compulsory pilotage upon shipping.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to section 32(1) of the Pilotage Act 1987, what plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals to maintain pilotage standards in areas where harbour authorities now have the power to impose compulsory pilotage upon shipping.
None. The Pilotage Act 1987 already requires Competent Harbour Authorities to keep under consideration what pilotage services need to be provided to secure the safety of ships navigating their waters, including the circumstances in which pilotage should be compulsory, and to provide such pilotage services accordingly.
SI 2007/2781. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills. Coming into force 19 October 2007.
SI 2007/2781. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills. Coming into force 19 October 2007.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what rules govern pilotage in United Kingdom waters.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what rules govern pilotage in United Kingdom waters.
SI 2002/3037 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 31 December 2002.
SI 2002/3037 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 31 December 2002.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what contraventions of the Pilotage Act 1987 there have been in the Humber Estuary in the last five years. - Not available centrally.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what contraventions of the Pilotage Act 1987 there have been in the Humber Estuary in the last five years. - Not available centrally.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which body will determine the competence of a Competent Harbour Authority under the terms of the Pilotage Act 1987; and what criteria this body will apply.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which body will determine the competence of a Competent Harbour Authority under the terms of the Pilotage Act 1987; and what criteria this body will apply.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will review the Pilotage Act 1987. - The Government has already undertaken a review of the Pilotage Act, which was published in July 1998.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will review the Pilotage Act 1987. - The Government has already undertaken a review of the Pilotage Act, which was published in July 1998.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what method of arbitration replaced the temporary procedure for resolving disputes on terms of employment contained in the Pilotage Act 1987 after the three-year expiry period.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what method of arbitration replaced the temporary procedure for resolving disputes on terms of employment contained in the Pilotage Act 1987 after the three-year expiry period.
Review of the Pilotage Act 1987. TSO. 1998.
Review of the Pilotage Act 1987. TSO. 1998.