BritishPortsAssociation
Cyber Security Code of PracticeISPS
Code& Maritime
SecurityRegs
Network &Information
SystemsDirective
Environment
Common Fisheries
Policy Transport& WorksAct 1992
PortServices
Regulation
PortGovernance
Guidance2017
Public Health
(Ships) Regs79/07
LiftingOperations/
WorkEquipment
Regs
SOLASPilot Boarding
& HeavingLines
PortMarineSafetyCode
Security
Safety
Planning
Transport/General
A selection of legislation and regulations that affect UK ports
UK Port Legislation and Regulation: Health Ratings
Borders &Trade
Health &Safety atWork Act
Work atHeight
Regulations2005
ProjectCyclamen
ProjectKraken
Birds &HabitatsDirective
PortReceptionFacilitiesDirective
AlternativeFuels
InfrastructureDirective
MarineStrategy
FrameworkDirectiveBallast Water
ManagementConvention Water
RegulationsAdvisoryScheme National
PortsPolicy
Statement
Reporting
Formalities
Directive/
NSW
MerchantShippingAct 1995
Clean AirStrategy
AQ Strategies(England)
MarineNavigationAct 2013
Marine &Coastal
Access Act Port Master
PlanningGuidance
Ports Policy& Devolution
CustomsExcise
ModernisationAct 1979 Trade
(CrossBorder)Act 2018
ImmigrationActs
Town andCountryPlanning
ActPorts Act1991
Harbours,Docks, Piers
ClausesAct 1847
Crown EstateCrown Estate
(Scotland)
Harbours Act1964
Planning Act2008
Marine SpatialPlanningDirective
TerrorismAct 2000
MCZs /MPAs
BritishPortsAssociation
ISPSCode
& MaritimeSecurity
Regs
Network &Information
SystemsDirective
Common Fisheries
Policy
PortServices
Regulation
PortGovernance
Guidance2017
SOLASPilot Boarding
& HeavingLines
PortMarineSafetyCode
Birds &Habitats
Directives
MerchantShipping
Act
Clean AirStrategy
AQ Strategies(England)
Marine &Coastal
Access Act Harbours Act
1964
Ports Policy& Devolution
Devolution working well in Scotland& Wales but continued successrelies on proper funding.UK wide consensus on ports beingindependent and competitiveworking well
Somewhat rushed inEngland but notunreasonable policy thatrecognises variance inindustry circumstances
Developed in consultationwith industry and useful forall type and size oforganisations that own ormanage harbour and portfacilities
Good compliance and engagement fromports, but some resource/scaling issuesfor smaller ports and terminals
Close engagement withindustry during ongoingimplementation
Legislation governingport development stillfit for purpose Starting to creak with age,
and several importantloopholes need closing
Totally blind to the uniquestructure of the independentand competitive UK portsindustry
Will need a completeoverhaul to sustain andgrow all sectors of theUK fishing industry
Continuing issues withdangerously weightedheaving lines and non-compliant boardingladders
Maritime Securityregulations and guidancehas not kept pace withmodern challenges,practice, and technology
Designations withinport limits do notmake sense forindustry or wildlife
Well meaning buttoothless marine planshave been met with apathyand a lack of industryengagement
