# The Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) Regulations 2025, Regulation 3: Light dues

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), light dues levied in accordance with these Regulations must be paid—
(a) by way of periodical payments in respect of a ship which is a tug, fishing vessel or a pleasure vessel, or
(b) per voyage for a ship in all other cases.
(2) Light dues are not payable in respect of exempt vessels of a type set out in Schedule 1 (vessels exempt from light dues).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/278/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-light-dues-regulations-2025/regulation-3
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