Transcription of Port Marine Safety Code - GOV.UK
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Port Marine Safety Code For all UK Harbour Authorities and other Marine facilities, berths and terminals Moving Britain Ahead November 2016 Foreword The UK ports industry, by virtue of our long coastline and maritime history, is the largest in Europe and so the UK very much depends on its ports and terminals for trade. Approximately 95 per cent of the volume of all UK import/export trade enters the UK through its ports making a contribution of around billion to the UK economy. Given the significance and importance of our ports , it is crucial that we treasure and protect our industry. Both Government and industry play a vital role in ensuring that we remain committed to continuously improving the standards of Safety in our sector and maintaining the vigorous Safety record of our ports and harbours.
5. Risk Assessment: Ensure that marine risks are formally assessed and are eliminated or reduced to the lowest possible level, so far as is reasonably practicable, in accordance with good practice. 6. Marine Safety Management System: Operate an effective MSMS which has been developed after consultation, is based on formal risk assessment
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