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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Review into plans to make Jersey waters safer
A review has been launched into proposals to introduce penalties for people found to have harmed others in Jersey waters The change to the Harbours (Inshore Safety) Regulations would introduce new offences for the dangerous or careless operation of a ship and for causing serious injury or death. It is also proposed to introduce aggravated offences for those who cause death or serious injury while under the influence while in charge of a vessel. The review was launched by the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel, which said it wanted to see if the proposals go far enough to "make Jersey's water safer for everyone." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Deputy Montfort Tadier, panel chairman, said: "Many locals and visitors to Jersey enjoy spending time in or on the water, whether it is for sailing, swimming or because they run a business that is based around what the sea has to offer. "Therefore, it's important that the laws which govern our territorial waters enable the authorities to properly deal with any incidents that might occur, especially in cases where external factors such as drugs or alcohol may be an issue. "This review will investigate whether what has been proposed goes far enough or if more could be done to ensure it meets the aim, which is to make Jersey's water safer for everyone." The panel said it would present its findings to the assembly ahead of a debate due to take place in July. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Law amendment proposed to make Jersey waters safer Scrutiny Panels
BBC News
29-01-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Law amendment proposed to make Jersey waters safer
Boat drivers who cause harm to others could face new penalties if the states approve proposed amendments to the to the Harbours (Inshore Safety) Regulations would allow the police and harbourmaster to breath test ship operators if they suspect offences include the dangerous operation of a ship, carless operation and operating under the influence of alcohol or offences, a crime made more serious by its circumstances, could apply if a person causes serious injury or death whilst operating a vessel recklessly or while impaired. Other proposed offences include operating a vessel with excessive emissions, providing false or misleading information and failing to have an experienced person onboard when engaging in activities such as included are proposed changes to the Shipping (Jersey) Law and the Harbours (Administration) Law to implement broader maritime safety would introduce new accident investigation procedures, updated regulations for passenger safety and compulsory insurance for passenger ships. 'Make waters safer' Deputy Kirsten Morel, the sustainable economic development minister, said the changes would standardise legal responsibilities for all said: "The purpose of the amendments is to make Jersey's territorial waters safer for everyone and to hold everyone who uses Jersey's waters to the same level of responsibility."In the proposition, a public consultation from 2023 found 75% of respondents supported the changes - "demonstrating broad community approval".The propositions can be debated at earliest on 18 March - if approved, changes will come into effect seven days after and enforced by Ports of Jersey and the police.
