The Associated British Ports (Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal) Development Consent Order 2024

PART 11 E+W FOR THE PROTECTION OF DFDS SEAWAYS PLC

Application E+W

120.  The provisions of this Part of this Schedule shall apply for the protection of DFDS, unless otherwise agreed in writing at any time between the undertaker and DFDS.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 4 para. 120 in force at 25.10.2024, see art. 1

Interpretation E+W

121.  In this Part of this Schedule—

“authorised work” means any work specified in Schedule 1;

“DFDS” means DFDS Seaways plc, company number 01554521 registered at Nordic House, Western Access Road, Immingham Dock, Immingham, DN40 2LZ; and

“environmental document” means the environmental statement prepared for the purposes of the application for this Order together with any supplementary environmental information or other document so prepared by way of clarification or amplification of the environmental statement.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 4 para. 121 in force at 25.10.2024, see art. 1

Consultation and notification E+W

122.  The undertaker must, at least 28 days before the undertaker commences the construction of any authorised work, or any phase of any authorised work, that has been assessed in any environmental document as being likely to interfere with DFDS’ use of the Port of Immingham or the surrounding road network, inform DFDS in writing stating what is proposed and have regard to any response received from DFDS.

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 4 para. 122 in force at 25.10.2024, see art. 1

Indemnity E+W

123.—(1) The undertaker is responsible for and must make good to DFDS all reasonable financial costs or losses not otherwise provided for in this Part of this Schedule which may reasonably be incurred or suffered by DFDS by reason of—

(a) the [F1 construction of the authorised works or operation of the authorised development;] or

(b) any act or omission of the undertaker, its employees, contractors or agents or others whilst engaged in the [F2 construction of the authorised works or operation of the authorised development.]

(2) DFDS must give the undertaker no less than 28 days’ notice in writing, providing a detailed explanation and justification for any such claim, as is referred to in sub-paragraph (1), and no settlement or compromise of any such claim or demand is to be made without the prior consent of the undertaker.

(3) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1) imposes any liability on the Undertaker with respect to any damage or interruption to the extent that it is attributable to the act, neglect or default of DFDS, its officers, servants, contractors or agents.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 4 para. 123(1)(a) substituted (11.2.2025) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal) Development Consent (Correction) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/143), art. 1, Sch.

F2 Words in Sch. 4 para. 123(1)(b) substituted (11.2.2025) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal) Development Consent (Correction) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/143), art. 1, Sch.

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 4 para. 123 in force at 25.10.2024, see art. 1

Operations E+W

124.  Before commencing any marine commercial operations the undertaker must provide DFDS with a copy of the Statutory Conservancy and Navigation Authority’s approval of the written statement of proposed safe operating procedures for access to and egress from the authorised development, including any approved alteration made from time to time.

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 4 para. 124 in force at 25.10.2024, see art. 1

Disputes E+W

125.  Any dispute arising between the undertaker and DFDS under this Part of this Schedule is to be determined by arbitration as provided in article 35 (arbitration).

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. 4 para. 125 in force at 25.10.2024, see art. 1