Port Marine Safety Code

Question 1

What are the 10 measures to comply with the code?

Answer 1

1. Identify a duty holder
2. Appoint a designated person
3. Review and be aware of legislation
4. Comply with duties and powers under existing legislation
5. Risk assess operations
6. Develop a marine safety management system
7. Review and audit regularly
8. Appoint competent employees
9. Publish a plan regularly
10. Comply with GLA directions to maintain Aids to navigation

Question 2

What is open port duty?

Answer 2

So long as the port is open for use, ensuring all users who navigate within it can do so without danger to their lives or property

The harbour must be open to anyone for the shipping and unshipping of goods and the embarking and landing of passengers

Question 3

What is conservancy duty?

Answer 3

Conserving the harbour so it is fit for use - providing users with adequate information about conditions in the harbour

Question 4

What are the 4 main duties of a harbour authority?

Answer 4

1 Open port duty
2. Conservancy duty
3. Environmental duty
4. Civil contingencies duty