[F1Prohibition on arrival of vessels into EnglandE+W
4C.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), this regulation applies in relation to a vessel whose last point of departure was a port in a country or territory listed in paragraph 2 of Schedule B2 (“a relevant vessel”).
(2) This regulation does not apply in relation to—
(a)a commercially operated vessel carrying no passengers;
(b)a vessel operated by or in support of Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom;
[F2(c)a vessel operated by or in support of a foreign country or territory where, prior to its arrival in England, a United Kingdom Government Department has provided written confirmation to the operator that the vessel is carrying passengers who are travelling to conduct official business with the United Kingdom.]
(3) An operator must not cause or permit a relevant vessel to moor at a port in England unless mooring at a port in England—
(a)is reasonably necessary to secure the safety of the vessel or the health and safety of any person aboard it; or
(b)is otherwise required pursuant to a direction issued under Schedule 3A to the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 2A inserted (15.1.2021 at 4.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/47), regs. 1(2), 2(3)
F2Reg. 4C(2)(c) inserted (15.2.2021 at 4.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/150), regs. 1(1), 8 (with reg. 23)