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Animal
importation
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In order to ensure that animal diseases are not
imported into Great Britain DEFRA enforces a system
of controls which rely primarily on imported animals
being accompanied by health certification and being
subject to post-import veterinary inspection.
Implementation of import regulations is the
responsibility of the port authority into which the
animals are imported.
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Application
for new docking beds
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Works which are proposed at sea or elsewhere in tidal
waters, particularly where they would involve
operations on the inter-tidal area or that span the
high tide mark, may be subject to a range of
statutory controls. Consents are the responsibility
of the Marine Consents and Environment Unit.
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Boat
and trailer parking
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The local port/harbour authority may provide
boat/trailer parking for rent daily, overnight or for
longer periods. This may also apply to inland
lakes/reservoirs where sailing is available.
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Boat
moorings
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Provision of permanent and/or temporary boat moorings
for boat owners. Moorings will be subject to charge
and may be subject to restrictions (time, vessel size
etc.). All boat owners are required to have a
permanent mooring for their vessel.
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Boats
- launch service
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Provision of facilities to launch boats or other
watercraft into waterways controlled by the local
authority.
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Boats
- registration
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Personal watercraft users must register their craft
with the local authority in order to use its beaches
or launches to launch their craft. Users will
generally need to prove their competence in order to
obtain a permit.
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Boats
- winter storage facilities
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Winter storage facilities for boats and other
watercraft can be offered by the local authority (or
port authority). The authority processes applications
for winter storage and maintains records of stored
vessels.
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Canals
and waterways
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Inland waterways in the UK are owned and managed by a
variety of authorities. Most commonly it is British
Waterways but some local authorities have
responsibility for the maintenance of canals running
through their area.
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Coastline -
beach patrols
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This service generally operates during the hours of
popular use of a beach. Its purpose is primarily to
ensure the safety of beach users and to prevent
anti-social behaviour which disturbs other beach
users.
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Events
- marine
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Provision of information and advice on events which
may be ongoing or planned on waterways, in
port/harbour areas or in coastal locations within the
authority area.
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Fork
lift hire
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Fork lift trucks are provided for hire by
port/harbour authorities for the use of
loading/unloading and handling cargo.
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Houseboats
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Advice and regulation concerning the use and mooring
of houseboats that are located in waters maintained
by the local authority.
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Launching and
recovery facilities
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Port and harbour authorities and local authorities
with coastline or inland waterways provide slipways
which may be used for the launch and recovery of
trailed boats.
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Licence -
boatman
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Any person wishing to become a boatman must obtain a
license. "Boatman" refers to a person or operators
who wish to hire out boats or crafts. There are two
types of licence that can be obtained, restricted,
which applies only to persons on the shore or pier or
a full boatman's licence, which applies to persons
who assist in the charge and navigation of pleasure
boats, craft or vessels to be let for hire or be used
for carrying passengers for hire.
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Licence -
pleasure boats
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Applicants will have to comply with rules of the
Maritime and Coastguard agency as well as any
applicable bylaws. Processing applications and
issuing of licences to a person wishing to be in
charge of a pleasure boat or vessel for the purpose
of letting it out for hire to members of the public
or to be used for carrying passengers for hire.
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Licence - self
drive boats
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Any person wishing to use a boat or other craft in
British rivers and canals are required to register,
or obtain a British waterways licence, or pay a toll.
The registration certificate expires usually on 31
December each year and requires renewal. Renewal
reminders are sent out each year during December this
may differ from borough to borough)
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Licence -
water sports
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The Activity Centres (Young Persons' Safety) Act 1995
for providers of certain adventure activities to
undergo inspection of their safety management systems
and become licensed. This licensing scheme only
applies to those who offer activities to young people
under the age of 18 years and who operate these
activities in a commercial manner.
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Lifebelts
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A local authority is required to provide and maintain
lifebelts next to rivers and waterways in the area.
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Mooring space
- waiting lists
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Waiting lists for people requiring moorings. Waiting
periods vary considerably depending on the size and
type of boat to be accommodated.
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Navigation
and berthing
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An authority is responsible for monitoring navigation
and berthing in waterways under their control and for
ensuring regulations are complied with.
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Notification
of consignment to be imported
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When importing goods an application detailing the
nature of the goods, value and unloading, storage
etc. must be completed. The port authority into which
the goods are to be imported is responsible for
ensuring that the application has been made and that
all import regulations are complied with.
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Notification
of vessel or aircraft arrival times
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Information on arrivals and departures at airports or
ports within the local authority area. This is most
often the responsibility of the port or airport
operator (which can be the local authority).
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Pilotage -
harbours
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Certain vessels usually dependent upon size or cargo
require to be escorted into/out of harbour by a
pilot. The port authority will provide pilotage both
where it is required and upon request (with
sufficient notice) for other vessels.
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Ports
and harbours - cranage
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Port and harbour authorities where cargo is handled
provide mobile cranes for the loading/unloading of
cargo. They also provide equipment for handling of
cargo once unloaded such as fork lift trucks etc.
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Ports
and harbours - detention
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Port authorities have the power to detain individuals
who do not comply with local, national or
international regulations relating to shipping,
importing of goods etc. and to proceed with further
action where appropriate.
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Ports
and harbours - information
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Information about port facilities within the local
area. Port facilities are usually operated by the
local port authority but information and some
services may be jointly provided with the local
authority in whose are the port is situated.
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Ports
and harbours - storage lockers
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Provision of storage lockers for rent to leisure or
commercial boat users at some of the ports or
harbours.
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Reservoir
management
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Where reservoirs exist within the local authority
area the council (often jointly with the Environment
Agency or the local water authority) is responsible
for the maintenance of the reservoir and the
surrounding land and the management of reservoir use
for recreation.
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Towing
for marine and waterway vessels
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Towage by tugs is controlled by the port authority.
Vessels which wish to operate as ship towage tugs are
required to be licensed by the port authority having
undergone the appropriate fitness inspection.
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Waste
reception and disposal
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Provision of waste reception facilities for all port
users including pleasure boats, private yachts/boats
and houseboats
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Water
quality monitoring
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The local authority has a responsibility to monitor
the quality of water in rivers, lakes, estuaries,
coastal waters and groundwater. This includes issues
such as sewage treatment and disposal, bathing
waters, dangerous substances, nitrates from
agricultural sources, and economic instruments for
water pollution.
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Weather
data
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Port authorities provide access to current tidal and
weather information for shipping within the local
area and in national (sometimes international)
waters.
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