PART 4

CHARGES

Exemptions from charges
28
1
Except insofar as may be agreed between the Company and the Government Department or person concerned or as may be specifically laid down by statute, nothing in any enactment authorising the Company to levy charges or dues shall extend to authorise them to levy dues on—
a
a Vessel—
i
belonging to or in the service of Her Majesty or any member of the Royal Family;
ii
in the service of the Commissioners of H.M. Revenue & Customs and not carrying goods for reward;
iii
in the service of the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses and not carrying goods for reward; or
iv
belonging to or used by the lifeboat service whilst employed in or in connection with the functions of that service;
b
the Commissioners of H.M. Revenue & Customs in respect of a Vessel or goods under customs seizure.
2
Officers of the Department for Transport and Ministers in the execution of their duty shall at all times be exempt from charges in respect of their Vessels and otherwise.
3
This Order shall not extend to subject any person to liability for charges in respect of a Vessel which merely passes through the limits of the Port to gain access to the Inner Harbour.
Art. 28 in force at 18.3.2016, see art. 1