Article 25 Removal of obstruction or danger to navigation

(1)

This article applies to a removal activity carried on by or on behalf of—

(a)

a conservancy authority;

(b)

a harbour authority;

(c)

a lighthouse authority; or

(d)

a navigation authority,

for the purpose of removing anything causing or likely to cause obstruction or danger to navigation.

(2)

In paragraph (1)—

“conservancy authority” has the meaning given by section 313(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995^f1;
“navigation authority” means any person having powers under any enactment or statutory order to work or maintain a canal or other inland navigation, including a navigation in tidal water.

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