Representation by Maritime and Coastguard Agency (Maritime and Coastguard Agency)
- Date submitted
- 1 December 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has an interest in any works undertaken below the Mean High-Water Springs and their impact on shipping, safe navigation and emergency response. We note all of the works that are required to be undertaken in the marine environment as part of the proposed project fall entirely within the statutory harbour area managed by ABP Port of Immingham. They are therefore responsible for maintaining the safety of navigation within their area of jurisdiction during the construction and operation phases. The MCA would point the applicant in the direction of the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) and its Guide to Good Practice, to develop a robust Safety Management System (SMS) for the project under this code. We note the application is supported by a Navigation Risk Assessment and a Hazard Review Workshop was carried out with interested parties to identify and discuss the potential hazards associated with the Project as well as their causes and control measures to mitigate the risk.