A Bill will be introduced – in draft – designed to increase safety standards for those working in or travelling through UK ports and waters.

Specifically, the Bill will clarify and enhance the existing statutory framework for harbour authorities managing port safety matters and update the rules for marine pilots, give lighthouse authorities the powers they need to operate a modern lighthouse service including funding of pensions, and, allow safer navigation in UK waters by ratifying the international Wreck Removal Convention, permitting the UK to claim back costs associated with the marking, locating and removal of wrecks.