Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 9A inserted (5.2.2015 for the insertion of ss. 255A, 255J, 255N, 255R for specified purposes, 14.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Wreck Removal Convention Act 2011 (c. 8), ss. 1(2), 2(2); S.I. 2015/133, arts. 2, 3
(1)This section applies where an accident results in a wreck in the United Kingdom's Convention area.
(2)The Secretary of State must ensure that the United Kingdom complies with its obligations under Articles 7 and 8 of the Wrecks Convention (locating and marking of wrecks).
(3)The Secretary of State may, for those purposes, direct any of the following to take specified steps in relation to the wreck if it is within their area—
(a)a general lighthouse authority;
(b)a harbour authority;
(c)a conservancy authority.
(4)A direction may require an authority to exercise or not to exercise a power under section 252 or 253 within their area [F2(and for this purpose a general lighthouse authority has the powers conferred by section 253 throughout their area)].
F3(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6)A direction—
(a)must be in writing, or
(b)where it is not reasonably practicable to give it in writing, must be confirmed in writing as soon as reasonably practicable.
(7)An authority to whom a direction is given must comply with it.]
Textual Amendments
F2Words in s. 255C(4) inserted (26.6.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 8(2)(a), 13; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 2
F3S. 255C(5) omitted (26.6.2013) by virtue of Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 8(2)(b), 13; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 2