Marine Navigation Bill [HL]

What this bill does

A bill to make provision about marine navigation.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

30 April 2013

In Plain English

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The Marine Navigation Bill would provide provisions about how navigation on UK seas and waters is managed. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords, where its general principles are being discussed before more detailed examination.

Key Points

Purpose: to make provision about marine navigation in UK waters.
Origin and stage: a Lords-originating bill currently at its second reading in the House of Lords.
Impact: could affect people and organisations that navigate or operate vessels in UK waters (e.g., fishermen, shipping companies, port authorities, coastguards, and leisure boaters).
Process: after the second reading, the bill would typically move to detailed examination in committee, then to further readings and consideration before passing to the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Lords. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination, followed by further readings and potential passage to the House of Commons.

Who is affected?

Fishermen and other marinersShipping companies and port authoritiesCoastguard and other maritime safety bodiesLeisure sailors and boat ownersLocal authorities and maritime service providersCoastal communities and residents

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Marine Navigation

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 15 May. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 14 2012-13, as introduced

BillLords

16 May 2012

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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