Wells5.
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this article, the prescribed provisions of the 1974 Act shall apply within the territorial sea or a designated area to and in relation to—
(a)
a well and any activity in connection with it; and
(b)
an activity which is immediately preparatory to any activity in sub-paragraph (a) above.
(2)
Paragraph (1) of this article includes keeping a vessel on station for the purpose of working on a well but otherwise does not include navigation or an activity connected with navigation.