Section 8B Section 8A: supplementaryF1

(1)

The maximum period for which a pilotage exemption certificate may be suspended is 28 days.

(2)

But if a harbour authority has suspended a person's certificate and is considering whether to revoke it, the authority may by written notice extend the suspension for a single period of up to 28 days.

(3)

A suspended certificate may be revoked (on the same or different grounds).

(4)

Before revoking a person's certificate a harbour authority must—

(a)

give the person written warning, stating the reasons for the proposed revocation, and

(b)

allow the person a reasonable opportunity to make representations.

(5)

A competent harbour authority which has suspended or revoked a certificate may pay compensation to any person who has suffered, or is likely to suffer, loss as a result.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 8A, 8B inserted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), Ss. 3(1), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3