Marine Management Organisation Legislation
3 statutory instruments made by the Marine Management Organisation, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Ports of Fleetwood and Silloth (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order 2026
- Department: Marine Management Organisation
- Made under: Harbours Act 1964
Transferred the harbour authority status and all associated assets, duties, and liabilities for the Ports of Fleetwood and Silloth from Associated British Ports to new dedicated port companies.
This Order transfers the statutory harbour authority responsibilities and physical undertakings of the Port of Fleetwood and the Port of Silloth from Associated British Ports to FJ Ports (Fleetwood) Ltd. and FJ Ports (Silloth) Ltd., respectively.
It directs the transfer of all statutory powers, duties, lands, assets, and liabilities associated with these ports to the new entities on a specific transfer date determined by the current owner.
The provisions apply to Associated British Ports, the two newly established FJ Ports companies, and any persons or entities holding contracts, licences, or legal proceedings related to these harbour undertakings.
The Folkestone Harbour Revision Order (Amendment) Order 2025
- Department: Marine Management Organisation
- Made under: Harbours Act 1964
The Folkestone Harbour Revision Order (Amendment) Order 2025 amended the 2017 order to remove the statutory maximum fine limit from articles 12(2), 14(2), and 15(2).
The Folkestone Harbour Revision Order (Amendment) Order 2025 corrects an error in the 2017 order.
It removes the phrase “not exceeding the statutory maximum” from articles 12(2), 14(2), and 15(2), thereby removing the upper limit on fines for non-compliance with regulations concerning navigation safety and lighting.
This change reflects the removal of such limits in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
The order applies to England and Wales and took effect on June 10, 2025.
The Blyth (Extension of Limits) Harbour Revision Order 2025
- Department: Marine Management Organisation
- Made under: Harbours Act 1964
The Marine Management Organisation extended the Blyth Harbour limits to include Ash Barge Dock, amending the Blyth Harbour Act 1986 and protecting Trinity House and Crown rights.
The Blyth (Extension of Limits) Harbour Revision Order 2025, enacted by the Marine Management Organisation, extends the Blyth Harbour limits to encompass Ash Barge Dock.
The order amends the Blyth Harbour Act 1986 to reflect this change, defining "Ash Barge Dock" and incorporating it into the harbour's jurisdictional boundaries.
The order also protects the rights of Trinity House and safeguards Crown interests.
It came into force on June 2nd, 2025, and applies to England and Wales.