The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Notifiable Acquisition) (Specification of Qualifying Entities) Regulations 2021

Interpretation - ports and harboursU.K.

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

1.  In paragraph 2—

“harbour” is to be construed in accordance with section 313(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995(1);

“infrastructure” means infrastructure, facilities and equipment within a port or harbour directly related to the movement of freight, passengers or seafarers;

“operating” means controlling the functioning of the port, harbour, terminal, wharf or other infrastructure;

“port” means an area of land and water made up of infrastructure which permits—

(a)

the receiving and departing of ships;

(b)

the loading and unloading of ships;

(c)

the storage of cargo;

(d)

the receipt and delivery of cargo; or

(e)

the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, crew and other persons;

“ship” is to be construed in accordance with section 313(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 17 para. 1 in force at 4.1.2022, see reg. 1(2)