Marine Navigation Bill [HL]

What this bill does

To make provision about marine navigation.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Marine Navigation Bill [HL] is a Lords bill that would set out provisions for how marine navigation should be managed and regulated. It is at an early stage of passage, currently at its second reading in the House of Lords.

Key Points

It concerns marine navigation and the regulatory framework around it.
Originating in the Lords, it is currently being debated in the Lords.
It is at the second reading stage, the first formal debate in the Lords.
If enacted, it could affect ships, ports, harbour authorities and other organisations involved in navigation.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the Lords and will move through the standard parliamentary process (committee stage, report stage, and third reading) if it progresses.

Who is affected?

Seafarers and marinersShipping companies and operatorsPort and harbour authoritiesFishermen and fishing fleetsNavigational service providers and regulatorsOffshore energy and maritime logistics operatorsCoastal communities

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Marine Navigation

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 5 July. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

The 2010-12 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 81 2010-2012 (as introduced)

BillLords

6 Jul 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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