Pleasure boat, vessel and boatperson licensing policy

Introduction

1.1 Under section 94 of the Public Health Acts Amendment Act 1907 (The Act) local authorities may grant licences for pleasure boats and pleasure vessels for hire or to be used for carrying passengers for hire. Licences may also be granted to the Boatperson(s), in charge of or navigating the boats and vessels and may charge for each type of licence such annual fee as appropriate.

1.2 The principal purpose of Pleasure Boats or Vessels and Boatperson licensing is to protect the public and promote public safety. The Council will carry out its licensing function in that context and will expect to see licence holders and applicants continuously demonstrate that they meet or exceed the standards set by the Council.

1.3 All licence holders are expected to comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 in the operation of their business.