Arts. 35-52 inserted (1.4.2026) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/21), arts. 1(2), 21

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2011/559/article/45The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) Order 2011PollutionCoastal erosion and protectionFloodingWaste policies and regulationLand drainageENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, WALESLICENSING (MARINE), WALESMARINE POLLUTION, WALESStatute Law Database2026-05-15Expert Participation2026-04-01This Order specifies activities which are not to need a marine licence, or not to need a marine licence if conditions specified in the Order are satisfied. It applies in relation to any licensable marine activity carried on in Wales and the Welsh inshore region, in relation to which the Welsh Ministers are the appropriate licensing authority under section 113 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (article 2).PART 3Activities to which article 4 (exemption from need for marine licence) applies, and conditions
Dry dock facilities45.(1)

Article 4 applies to a deposit or removal activity carried on in a dry dock area, within a harbour which is regulated under the Harbours Act 1964

See regulation 8(4) for a definition of “European marine site”.

, where the deposit or removal activity is carried on by, or on behalf of, a harbour authority.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to conditions 1 and 2.

(3)

Condition 1 is that notification of the intention to carry on any deposit or removal activity is given to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Trinity House at least 5 days before any deposit or removal activity is carried on.

(4)

Condition 2 is that all debris is removed from the dry dock prior to any entry or exit of any vessel.

(5)

But article 4 does not apply to a deposit or removal activity that—

(a)

causes or is likely to cause obstruction or danger to navigation,

(b)

is likely to have a significant effect on a marine protected area, or

(c)

is likely to cause damage to features of archaeological or historical interest.