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ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD

A MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE will be held at 2pm on Thursday 4 April

2019 in the Hollybank Room, Havant Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road,

Havant

A G E N D A

1. Apologies and changes to representation

2. Minutes of the Meeting held on 7 February 2019 (already circulated)

3. Matters Arising

4… Langstone Harbour Board Agenda for 12 April 2019 (circulated herewith)

5. Any other business

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A MEETING OF THE BOARD will be held on Friday 12 April at 2.00pm in the Hollybank Road, Havant Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant Cllr Jackie Branson (Chairman), Cllr Rosy Raines, Cllr Clare Satchwell, Cllr Isobel Scott, Cllr Joanne Thomas, Cllr Lee Mason (Vice-Chair), Cllr Ryan Brent, Cllr Tom Coles,Cllr Robert New, Cllr Jeanette Smith, Cllr Matt Winnington, Cllr Lance Quantrill, Mr Paul Tansom, Mr M Pullen, Captain Nigel Jardine, Chris Braby, Stephen Kerr Standing Deputies as required: - Cllr Pamela Crellin, Cllr Alex Rennie, Cllr Ian Lyon

AGENDA

1. Chairman’s Welcome & Apologies

2. Members Declarations of interest 3. Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 15 February 2019 (circulated

herewith)

4. Matters Arising

5. Minutes of the Advisory Committee meeting held on 4 April 2019 (to follow)

6… Clerk’s Report (circulated herewith) 7… Harbour Manager’s Report (circulated herewith) 8… Planning Sub Committee Decisions (circulated herewith) 9… Pilotage Report (circulated herewith)

10… Environment Officer’s Report (circulated herewith) 11. Treasurer’s Report … The Treasurer’s Report is circulated herewith 12. Review of effectiveness of Internal Controls … The Treasurer’s Report is circulated herewith

NOTICE OF MEETING

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13. Safety Plan for Marine Operations … The Harbour Manager’s report is circulated herewith 14. Incident Data ... The Harbour Manager’s report is circulated herewith 15. Wreck Report … The Harbour Manager’s Report is circulated herewith

16. Annual Harbour Tour 2019

The following are suitable dates for the next annual harbour tour which will be held by boat this year. The total cost for hire of the vessel and lunch in 2018 was £787.00 inc VAT with a total of 21 attendees.

Date High/Low Time Height Tuesday 9 July Low 10:35 1.2m

Tuesday 23 July Low 09:14 1.4m Wednesday 24 July Low 09:55 1.5m 17. BPA Conference 2019 – Belfast – 15-18 October 2019 This year’s BPA Conference is being hosted by Belfast Harbour

Commissioners. The cost of the conference will be in region of £770 per delegate, including accommodation.

RECOMMENDED: The Harbour Manager represents the Board at this

year’s conference.

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING held on Friday 15 February 2019 in Conference Room A, Portsmouth Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth

Present Representing Havant Borough Council Councillors Jackie Branson (Chairman) Rivka Cresswell Isobel Scott Clare Satchwell Representing Portsmouth City Council Councillors Lee Mason (Vice-Chairman)

Matt Winnington Jeanette Smith Representing Hampshire County Council Councillor Lance Quantrill Representing the Advisory Committee Paul Tansom Mark Pullen In attendance Captain Nigel Jardine, Harbour Manager Mr Chris Braby, Treasurer to the Board Ms Louise MacCallum, Environment Officer Mr Bryan Curtis, Engineer to the Board 58. Chairman’s Welcome and apologies for absence

The Chairman welcomed Mr Bryan Curtis to the meeting. Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Rosy Raines and Robert New. Apologies were also received from Stephen Kerr and Christine Overy.

59. Members Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest from members.

60. Minutes of the Meeting held on the 7 December 2018 The minutes, as submitted, were considered

(TAKE IN MINUTES) Cllr Satchwell noted that her name was spelled incorrectly. RESOLVED that the Chairman sign the minutes as a true record of the meeting.

61. Matters Arising In relation to minute 50 the Harbour Manager confirmed he had sent members a copy of the investigation report written for the MAIB regarding to the vessel Karissa.

62. Minutes of the Advisory Committee meeting held on 7 February 2019 The minutes of the Advisory Committee, as submitted, were considered

(TAKE IN MINUTES) Mr Tansom summarised the minutes of the Advisory Committee and sought questions. He mentioned the Advisory Committee’s concerns about the frequency of discharges from Southern Water’s CSOs entering Langstone Harbour. Furthermore Mr Tansom informed Board members that the committee had asked the Environment Officer to write to the Environment Agency to enquire whether action would be taken against Southern Water for the storm water discharges which breached consent during December 2018. RESOLVED that the minutes be NOTED

63. Harbour Manager’s Report The Harbour Manager’s report, as submitted, was considered

(TAKE IN REPORT)

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The Harbour Manager summarised his report and answered questions from members. Cllr Quantrill requested that the Harbour Manager explain the regulations relating to Pilotage Exemption Certificates. Cllr Branson enquired whether there was any market for abandoned vessels and the Harbour Master informed members that such vessels were usually in an advanced state of dilapidation.

RESOLVED that the report be NOTED

64. Pilotage Report The Harbour Manager’s report, as submitted, was considered

(TAKE IN REPORT) Cllr Satchwell enquired whether a no-deal Brexit would impinge on the ability of ships under EU flags to work and enter the harbour. The Harbour Manager stated that all cargo entering Langstone Harbour was dredged within UK waters so business should not be directly affected. Cllr Winnington enquired about the resilience of the pilotage service and the Harbour Manager reassured members that pilotage obligations were adequately met. RESOLVED that the report be NOTED

65. Environment Officers Report The Environment Officer’s report, as submitted, was considered

(TAKE IN REPORT) The Environment Officer summarised her report. Cllr Satchwell informed members that at

a recent HBC meeting the Environment Agency had stated that the frequency and volume of storm water discharges from Budds Farm was cause for concern, and that the Agency were particularly concerned about the impact of discharges on shellfish beds in the harbour as well as the death of finfish following a spill from Southern Water’s Stoke Wastewater Pumping Station. Cllr Winnington reported that Portsmouth City Council were undertaking an assessment of water quality due to concerns about Southern Water discharges.

Cllr Satchwell requested that the Environment Officer looked at proposals in the Havant Local plan for Brent Goose mitigation sites on Hayling Island. RESOLVED that the report be NOTED

66. Income and Expenditure to the end of December 2018 The Treasurer’s report, as submitted, was considered

(TAKE IN REPORT) The Treasurer summarised his report. Cllr Branson enquired about the profitability of the fuel system. The Treasurer explained that profitability was marginal. Cllr Satchwell enquired whether savings could be made if the Langstone Harbour Board operated its own pilot boat rather that hiring the service from ABP. The Treasurer informed members that the costs of purchasing a pilot boat and providing a 24 hour service would significantly outweigh those paid to ABP. RESOLVED that the report be NOTED

67. Incident Data The Harbour Manager’s report, as submitted, was considered

(TAKE IN REPORT) Cllr Quantrill enquired whether incident data were compared with that from Chichester Harbour Conservancy. The Harbour Manager stated this was not done formally but that both he and the Chichester Harbour Master were aware of many common themes in the incident statistics of the two harbours. Councillor Winnington expressed concern about police reluctance to attend instances of antisocial behaviour at the Eastney Pontoon.

RESOLVED that the report be NOTED

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68. BPA AGM 2019 The Harbour Manager’s report, as submitted, was considered

(TAKE IN REPORT) Members AGREED the recommendation that the Chairman and the Harbour Master represent the Board at this year’s event.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 3:15pm

Chairman

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REPORT BY: CLERK TO THE BOARD TO: LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD 12 APRIL 2019 1. CLAIMS LEGAL PROCEDINGS AND NOTICES

No claims or incidents expected to give rise to claims have occurred since the last meeting of the Board.

2. RATING REVALUATION

The Government has decided upon a new approach to port rating valuations. The cost to the Board has increased. It is now £17,185.00. The assessment is calculated by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).

For those businesses in England and Wales, revaluations will now be taking place every three years, rather than every five years. This will come into effect from 1 April 2021, with the valuation date of 1 April 2019. The VOA confirmed that they are continuing to use the existing formula for port assessments.

The lead for this work within the VOA has been identified as Robin Coulson and he will be available to liaise with ports. For English ports, there is now a new process in place for business rates appeals which replaces the Non Domestic Appeals process. The new process has three stages, namely: check, challenge and appeal. Anyone wishing to appeal their business rates will need to start by submitting a 'check' and then following the process step by step. The VOA advised that a new 'check' can be submitted providing there is a factual or material change in circumstances.

Since 1 April 2005 all “qualifying” harbour undertakings have been valued by reference to the Receipts and Expenditure method of valuation for business rate purposes. The Rating Hypothesis Schedule 6 para 2(1) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 states: “The rateable value … shall be taken to be an amount equal to the rent at which it is estimated that the port land might reasonably be expected to let from year to year”. It is this rateable value that the local authority uses to calculate rate liability. In rating terms the businesses land and assets are referred to as its hereditament.

The valuation for rating purposes is to be based on a proportion of a Port’s earnings before: interest, taxation depreciation and amortisation. A calculation referred to as EBITDA. Langstone has received its rating demand. It is £3,000 higher than last year, when a 5% rebate was awarded. Last year’s original demand was for £15,123.62; but a credit of £756.18 was awarded. Nevertheless, this year’s demand is 13.6% higher than last year’s original demand. There has been no significant change in the Port’s income although of course no two years are quite the same. Government advice impliedly suggests its expectation that the changed methodology will generate a considerable number of challenges.

Officers will be examining the position carefully and may consult with colleagues in the British Ports Association. Analysis suggests that a challenge might be beneficial to the Board although that is not certain. Should the evidence suggest that an appeal may be worthwhile, it is proposed that the Officers are authorised to follow on the Board’s behalf the new challenge procedure set out by the government.

Recommended that the report is approved. Clerk to the Board 25 March 2019

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REPORT BY: HARBOUR MANAGER REPORT TO: LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD FOR: 12 APRIL 2019 HARBOUR MANAGER’S REPORT

Commercial Activities

There was no shipping activity at Kendall’s Wharf or Bedhampton Wharf during February. The vessel “Karissa”, dedicated to supplying Kendall’s Wharf, has been in drydock since the beginning of the year and is not expected to return to service before April. The Dutch vessel “Scald” returned to the Solent on 11 March for a 2-week dredging campaign to maintain the stock of aggregates to Kendall’s Wharf. Processing of material at Bedhampton Wharf was stopped during February while repairs to the grading plant are undertaken.

‘Delilah’

The defective winch has been removed from “Delilah” and transported to specialists in Bradford for overhaul and repair. We have accepted a quotation of £8,500 for the work, for which the original quotation was £13,000. It is anticipated that the job will take 6-8 weeks.

Storm Damage

Sustained high winds during February and March resulted in two vessels breaking adrift from moorings and stranding on the east side of the harbour. Both vessels have now been recovered. ‘South Salterns’ buoy was also temporarily missing from station prior to recovery from the RSPB islands. The buoy was returned to its charted position with “Delilah”, which still has limited lifting capacity with its hydraulic crane.

Water Ski Raft

We assisted the Langstone Harbour Water Ski Association to remove their raft from the harbour for refurbishment. The raft was dismantled at the Broadmarsh slipway and the mooring components in Langstone Channel have been marked with temporary buoys pending the re-installation of the raft.

Seasonal Staff

Weekend cover at the Harbour Office started on 2 March with two of our seasonal team. The early start to the ‘season’ is principally to alleviate the considerable administrative burden during the licence renewal period and to be available for customers who are not able to visit the Harbour Office during the week to renew their licences.

Board Member Training

The Harbour Manager and three members of the Board attended a Trust Port Board Member Governance Workshop at the British Ports Association on 11 March. The one-day workshop included a policy briefing from DfT, extensive discussion about the organisation, effectiveness and performance of Boards and an overview of the key provisions of the Port Marine Safety Code. The workshop was attended by board members from a wide range of trust ports. RECOMMENDED that the report be noted.

Harbour Manager 19 March 2019

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PLANNING SUB COMMITTEE DECISIONS FOR: 12 APRIL 2019

1. SOUTHSEA MARINA , FORT CUMBERLAND ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PO4 9RJ -

Application No. 19/00020/FUL

INSTALLATION OF FIXED BOOM CRANE WITH ASSOCIATED PILING The Board’s Planning Sub Committee considered this application and offered no objections to the proposals.

2. PIPE STORE, PALK ROAD, HAVANT – APPLICATION NO. APP/19/00078

Change of Use to mixed use of B2 Industrial Processing and B8 Storage and Distribution The Board’s Planning Sub Committee considered this application and offered no objections to the proposals.

3. 5 HARBOURSIDE, HAVANT, PO9 1TJ – APPLICATION NO. APP/19/00163

Crown reduce 1No. Ash-leaved Maple to leave at a standing height of 6m and a canopy width of 4m. Remove any dead, crossing or epicormic branches as necessary. Within conservation area of Mill Lane. The Board’s Planning Sub Committee considered this application and offered no objections to the proposals.

4. SPINDRIFT, FERRY ROAD, HAYLING ISLAND, PO11 0DG – APPLICATION NO. APP/19/00129

First floor front, rear and side extensions The Board’s Planning Sub Committee considered this application and offered no objections to the proposals.

5. LAND EAST OF, CASTLE AVENUE, HAVANT – APPLICATION NO. APP/18/01033

Residential development comprising 69 No. dwellings with access from St George's Avenue together with access, car parking, landscaping, electrical substation and associated works. The Board’s Planning Sub Committee considered this application and offered no objections to the proposals.

6. 173 HAVANT ROAD, HAYLING ISLAND, PO11 0LF – APPLICATION NO. GEN/18/01164

Parking for motorcaravans The Board’s Planning Sub Committee considered the plans and could NOT support the proposals for the following reasons: 1. This green field site is potentially a high water feeding ground for SPA bird species (it is listed as "uncertain" for waders in the SWBGS)

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2. The proximity of the site to the Oysterbeds and the nature of the activity the site is might produce is likely to increase disturbance to SPA birds - the Oysterbeds are a crucial nesting location for terns during the summer months. 3. The Langstone Harbour Management Plan includes the following objectives: to conserve and improve the landscape of the harbour and of the surrounding area visible from the water, including the built environment, and to encourage land use and management practices on land around the harbour that will maintain and enhance its value to nature conservation and the quality of its landscape. The proposal for a motorhome dealership is not compatible with these objectives.

REPORT BY: HARBOUR MANAGER

REPORT TO: LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD

PILOTAGE REPORT

For the period January to February 2019

Vessels operating under Pilotage ExemptionNo.of

Trips

(Year to

date)PEC Pilotage** PEC Boat Hire Fees

Acts of Self Pilotage @ £7.85 per trip:

Arco Dee 4 (17) 31.40£

Arco Dart -£

City of Chichester (9) -£

City of Cardiff -£

Deo Gloria 7 (7) 54.95£

Karissa (>75m) (155) -£

Scald (>75m) 2 (33) 15.70£

Renewal/Extension of Annual Certificates @ £69.65 0 -£

New certificate - Vessel <80m @ £138.10 2 276.20£

New certificate - Vessel >80m @ £276.25 0 -£

Certificate Amendment @ £28.90 0

Vessels taking Harbour Board pilot

Vessel HM AHMNo.of

Acts

Arco Dee ** (<75m) 16 32 (186) 13,843.20£ 6,971.59£ 4,800.00£

Arco Dart ** (<75m) -£ -£ -£

City of Chichester** (<75m) -£ -£ -£

City of Cardiff** (<75m) -£ -£ -£

Deo Gloria** (<75m) 1 6 14 (14) 6,056.40£ 2,923.57£ 2,100.00£

Others ** (<75m) -£ -£ -£

Karissa*** (>75m) (12) -£ -£ -£

Scald*** (>75m) (19) -£ -£ -£

Sub Total 378.25£ 19,899.60£ -£ 9,895.16£ 6,900.00£

** Vessels under 75 metres per act: £432.60

*** Vessels over 75 metres per act: £601.95 TOTAL

BROUGHT FORWARD 2,440.30£ 85,280.85£ -£ 41,604.65£ 27,550.00£

TOTAL TO END OF FEBRUARY 2019 2,818.55£ 105,180.45£ -£ 51,499.81£ 34,450.00£

PEC V'LS

No. of acts on vessels over 75 metres: 31 188

No. of acts on vessels under 75 metres: 200 33

YEAR TO DATE

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FOR 12 APRIL 2019

INCOME EXPENDITURE

20,277.85£ 16,795.16£

REPORT BY: HARBOUR MANAGER

REPORT TO: LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD

PILOTAGE REPORT

For the period January to February 2018

Vessels operating under Pilotage ExemptionNo.of

Trips

(Year to

date)PEC Pilotage** PEC Boat Hire Fees

Acts of Self Pilotage @ £7.60 per trip:

Arco Dee 9 (52) 68.40£

Arco Dart -£

City of Chichester 0 (10) -£

City of Cardiff

Deo Gloria

Karissa 34 (258) 258.40£

Renewal/Extension of Annual Certificates @ £67.60 1 67.60£

New certificate - Vessel <80m @ £134.10 0 -£

New certificate - Vessel >80m @ £268.20 0 -£

Certificate Amendment @ £28.05 0

Vessels taking Harbour Board pilot

Vessel HM AHMNo.of

Acts

Arco Dee **(<75m) 8 2 20 8,400.00£ 4,497.80£ 2,900.00£

Arco Dart **(<75m) -£ -£ -£

City of Chichester** (<75m) -£ -£ -£

City of Cardiff** (<75m) -£ -£ -£

Deo Gloria** (<75m)(<75m) -£ -£ -£

Others **(<75m) -£ -£ -£

Karissa*** (>75m) -£ -£ -£

** Vessels under 75 metres per act: £420.00 Sub Total 394.40£ 8,400.00£ -£ 4,497.80£ 2,900.00£

*** Vessels over 75 metres per act: £584.43

TOTAL

BROUGHT FORWARD 3,314.30£ 45,124.17£ -£ 26,505.72£ 14,825.00£

TOTAL TO END OF FEBRUARY 2018 3,708.70£ 53,524.17£ -£ 31,003.52£ 17,725.00£

PEC V'LS

No. of acts on vessels over 75 metres: 39 258

No. of acts on vessels under 75 metres: 101 62

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FOR 20 APRIL 2018

YEAR TO DATE

INCOME EXPENDITURE

8,794.40£ 7,397.80£

REPORT BY: ENVIRONMENT OFFICER TO: LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD FOR: 12 APRIL 2019

Co-ordinated Seal Monitoring

Co-ordinated monitoring of the number and species of seals using haul out sites in Langstone and Chichester Harbours will continue during 2019, building the picture of the colony of seals now residing in Solent waters. Currently the monitoring scheme is a partnership between the Langstone Harbour Board and Chichester Harbour Conservancy, but during 2019 it is hoped organisations based on the Isle of Wight will join in the monitoring work to increase our knowledge of utilisation of potential haul out sites on the island.

Secrets of the Solent

Secrets of the Solent is a Heritage Lottery funded project created by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Over four years the project aims to celebrate the extraordinary waters of the Solent, the people and wildlife that share them, and the inspiring work being done to safeguard their future.

The Wildlife Trust will be joining forces with those who use the Solent for work or leisure to defend vulnerable species and habitats. HIoWWT will also be collaborating with restaurants and businesses to champion the local sustainable fishing industry. The project will also collect vital wildlife data to help secure better protections and bring the secret underwater world to life on land through street art and photography. The Langstone Harbour Board has been asked to sit on the core steering group for the project to help shape how the project evolves.

Southsea Seafront Masterplan

Comments were provided to Portsmouth City Council upon the “Seafront Masterplan” which includes proposals within the Langstone Harbour Board’s jurisdiction as well as proposals likely to affect harbour activities. Among other topics, we provided opinions on the proposal to create a “ferry to ferry” route between the Gosport and Hayling ferries as well as improvements to the ferry pontoon, the installation of beach huts at Eastney Point, and the creation of a “nature and ecology centre” in the existing RNLI building.

Havant Local Plan Pre-consultation

Comments on the Havant Local Plan were provided to the Borough Council, in particular the elements of the plan with the potential to affect the designated features of the Langstone Harbour Special Protection Area (SPA). Of particular interest were policies within the document to create “Brent Goose Sanctuaries” – where areas already used by geese are enhanced to mitigate for development on other green field sites used as supporting habitat by SPA birds.

RECOMMENDED that the report be noted Environment Officer 19th March 2018

Pollution Incidents There have been no reported pollution incidents since the last meeting of the Langstone Harbour Board. A letter has been sent to the Environment Agency enquiring about investigation of the non-consented discharges previously reported.

Consented Storm Water Discharges

There have been 9 notifications received from Southern Water relating to consented storm water discharges during the period since the last meeting of the Langstone Harbour Board. Two of these notifications related to discharges which occurred during October 2018 (26 minutes of discharge from Court Lane) and January 2019 (342 minutes of discharge from Court Lane). Seven notifications have been received from Southern Water relating to the period since the last Board meeting representing more than 12 hours of consented storm water discharge.

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AQUIND Interconnector

AQUIND Limited have commenced a second round of pre-consultation upon its proposal to construct and operate a high voltage direct current power transmission link between Normandy in France and the south coast of England. The extensive documentation provided as part of the consultation is being examined before preliminary comments are sent to AQUIND.

RECOMMENDED that the report be noted Environment Officer 18th March 2019

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REPORT BY: TREASURER REPORT TO: LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD FOR: 12 APRIL 2019 Income and Expenditure to the end of February 2019 and the forecast outcome for the year

Summary

The result for the first 11 months of the financial year was a surplus of £88,197. With one month to go before the close of our Financial Year we are projecting a reduction in our total year income against budget of £12,000, offset by a fall in expenditure of £78,000, resulting in a surplus of £47,000 as opposed to a budgeted deficit of £20,000. At operational level we are projecting a fall of £9,000 against budget.

Actual to February

2018/19 Budget

2018/19 Outlook

This Time Last Year

£ £ £ £

Operational Income 710,119 758,710 745,916 649,778

Operational Expenditure (624,381) (701,449) (697,235) (557,288)

Operational surplus 85,738 57,261 48,681 92,490

Other Income

Disposal of Assets 0 0 7,458

Insurance Claim (Delilah) 0 0 32,884

Income from Investments 2,459 1,810 2,770 3,350

Other Expenditure

Storm damage repairs to “Delilah” 0 0 0 (46,534)

Capital Expenditure (0) (78,590) (4,750) (278,189)

Total surplus/(deficit) 88,197 (19,519) 46,701 (188,541)

Income

Operational income was budgeted at £759,000 and the projection is that income will fall to £746,000 the principle drivers for this are:

Commercial Shipping -There were no ship visits during February due to maintenance at Bedhampton Wharf and “Karissa” remaining in dry dock, (does not return before April). Deliveries to Kendall’s Wharf resumed in March to top up stock. Dues are projected to fall against budget for the year by £91,000. Pilotage on the other hand is expected to exceed budget by £67,000 despite no pilotage acts being carried out in February or March although there will be a small income from PEC’s. Expenditure

To the end of February expense amounted to £624,000, the projection for the year is a reduction over budget of £78,000. There a number of variances against budget both positive and negative in arriving at this projected outcome. The following table outlines the significant changes.

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Expense Gains £000’s Losses £000’s

Employee Costs 18,000

Harbour Office Roof Repairs 12,000

Pontoon Maintenance 16,000

Winch Repair “Delilah” 8,000

Pilotage Service 54,000

Environmental Costs 7,000

Capital Spend reductions 74,000

Other 13,000

140,000 62,000

Employee costs – The £18,000 savings comes from the following:

Salaries and wages reduce by £8,000 principally due to long term sickness absences, seasonal staff costs down by £4,000, overtime down by £3,000 and training and interview costs by £3,000. The budgeted cost of repairing the Harbour Office Roof was £36,000, actual cost £24,000. The pontoon maintenance budget made allowance for diving inspections; these will now take place in the next financial year. Disappointingly, the poor condition of Delilah’s winch was not identified during her refit, and has subsequently presented an unavoidable additional cost to the budget, (£8,000). The costs of providing the pilotage service rose in line with income by £54,000. Environmental expense reduces by £7,000 of which £5,500 of environmental consultancy will not be spent this year.

Capital - Capital reduces over budget by £74,000 brought about by the removal of the

Eastney Pontoon Docking PiIes, (£40,000), and the transfer into 2019/20 of the new

crane for the mooring barge “Delilah”, (£35,000).

Comparisons with previous year

Income

After removing last year’s exceptional items (£40,342), Income this year is up by £59,000 the majority of which relates to commercial shipping and higher fuel sales.

Expenditure

After removing capital and the refurbishment of “Delilah” operational expense amounted to £557,000 to be compared with this year’s spend of £624,000 an increase of £67,000, (pilotage service £35,000, repair to the Harbour Office Roof £24,000 employee costs £16,000, (NI and Pension £8,000 , training £5,000)) RECOMMENDED that this report be noted. Treasurer to the Board 19th March 2019

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INCOME Actuals to Budget Forecast This Time

Feb-19 2018-19 Outcome Last Year

Account £ £ £ £

COMMERCIAL

HARBOUR DUES 166,940 260,830 187,066 182,417

CARGO DUES 114,616 144,258 127,416 114,333

PILOTAGE 108,000 41,496 108,251 57,235

TOTAL COMMERCIAL INCOME 389,556 446,584 422,733 353,985

LEISURE

BOARD DEEP WATER MOORINGS 69,795 61,610 69,795 57,671

PRIVATE DEEP WATER LICENCES 3,100 3,350 3,100 3,257

REGISTRATION FEES 211 205 211 199

TIDAL MOORING RENTS 30,174 29,886 30,174 29,375

PONTOON LICENCES 29,170 29,170 29,170 28,320

PONTOON FEES 4,832 5,212 4,980 5,045

FERRY PASSENGER DUES 14,180 19,850 14,350 17,800

SLIPWAY LAUNCHING 10,651 10,784 10,778 10,524

COMPOUND HARBOUR DUES 12,846 12,670 12,846 12,291

HARBOUR DUES 58,060 58,607 58,060 57,163

JETSKI PERMITS 11,997 11,780 12,100 11,384

WATERSKI LICENCES 1,070 1,009 1,070 980

TOTAL LEISURE INCOME 246,085 244,133 246,634 234,009

OTHER INCOME

GRANTS & SIGNAGE 0 0 0 0

OUTSIDE STORAGE 15,542 12,772 16,165 15,671

TOTAL OTHER INCOME 15,542 12,772 16,165 15,671

TOTAL FUEL INCOME 47,644 47,100 48,500 37,491

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME

WARNERS MANAGEMENT FEE 409 382 409 371

SERVICES RENDERED 3,738 2,780 4,000 1,845

HOUSEBOAT RENTS 2,195 2,194 2,195 2,131

COURT COSTS RECOVERED 1,030 900 1,030 2,275

MISC. INCOME 3,921 1,865 4,250 2,000

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 11,293 8,121 11,884 8,622

INCOME FROM INSURANCE & ASSETS

DISPOSAL OF ASSETS 0 0 0 7,458

INSURANCE INCOME 0 0 0 32,884

OTHER INCOME 0 0 0 40,342

INTEREST INCOME

INTEREST FROM INVESTMENTS 2,320 1,790 2,625 3,320

INTEREST FROM NATWEST 138 20 145 30

INTEREST INCOME 2,459 1,810 2,770 3,350

TOTAL INCOME 712,578 760,520 748,686 693,470

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EXPENDITURE Actuals to Budget Forecast This Time

Feb-19 2018-19 Outcome Last Year

Account £ £ £ £

EMPLOYEESSALARIES AND WAGES 222,799 252,520 244,645 222,849NI 25,654 26,814 26,900 22,800SEASONALS 24,957 30,680 26,257 20,189SUPERANNUATION 37,929 41,303 41,303 35,075OVERTIME 5,208 8,300 5,208 3,958INTERVIEW & RECRUITMENT EXPENSES 0 1,200 0 361STAFF TRAINING 7,861 9,800 7,861 2,520

TOTAL EMPLOYEES 324,408 370,617 352,174 307,752

GENERAL REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

PREMISES & MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS 32,875 46,845 33,825 10,782NAVIGATIONAL AIDS, NOTICEBOARDS & SIGNS 2,413 5,550 3,750 2,903SIGNAGE PROJECT 0 0 0 0MOORINGS & BUOYS 9,128 8,250 9,262 7,675SLIPWAYS 95 600 600 0

TOTAL GENERAL REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 44,511 61,245 47,437 21,360

TOTAL PONTOON MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 499 16,890 650 6,985

GENERAL SERVICES

ELECTRICITY 2,247 3,925 3,750 2,482WATER & SEWAGE RATES 302 450 450 280REFUSE COLLECTION 1,315 2,750 2,750 1,198CLEANING & MATERIALS 64 225 175 93RENT 26,377 26,315 26,377 26,021RATES 13,215 13,935 14,368 10,956

TOTAL GENERAL SERVICES 43,520 47,600 47,870 41,030

VESSELS & VEHICLES

DELILAH 1,622 4,625 11,072 1,016FORK LIFT 632 810 810 31JOHN EASTERLING 2,721 2,800 2,850 1,404VEHICLE 1,874 2,075 2,075 631PATROL RIBS 2,695 4,600 4,600 2,317

TOTAL VESSELS & VEHICLES 9,544 14,910 21,407 5,399

FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS

FURNITURE 232 500 500 147EQUIPMENT 1,628 1,300 1,935 2,664CONSUMABLES 905 2,375 2,150 835CLOTHING 376 1,950 2,250 1,246

TOTAL FURNITURE, EQUIPMT & MATERIALS 3,141 6,125 6,835 4,892

GENERAL OFFICE EXPENSE

STATIONERY 362 650 450 313PRINTING 5,060 9,170 7,350 5,435POSTAGE/CARRIAGE 974 2,300 1,750 831BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS 45 250 45 45PUBLIC NOTICES, ADVERTISING 0 0 0 0COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE & SUPPORT 11,716 15,020 13,125 11,081TELEPHONES 2,300 2,015 2,510 1,575

TOTAL GENERAL OFFICE EXPENSE 20,457 29,405 25,230 19,280

TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE

MILEAGE 2,304 2,500 2,750 1,745RAIL TRAVEL & OTHER TRANSPORT 801 1,000 1,100 379SUBSCRIPTIONS 2,330 2,425 2,390 2,422SUBSISTENCE 1,421 750 1,600 221CONFERENCES 2,033 3,430 2,300 2,556

TOTAL TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE 8,888 10,105 10,140 7,323

INSURANCE

PREMIUMS 27,186 27,005 27,186 25,894EXCESS PAYMENTS 0 2,000 0 0

TOTAL INSURANCE 27,186 29,005 27,186 25,894

PILOTAGEPILOT BOAT HIRE 49,476 17,632 49,476 30,337PILOTAGE FEES 33,550 11,400 33,550 17,725TOTAL PILOTAGE 83,026 29,032 83,026 48,062

TOTAL FUEL FOR RESALE 37,921 39,520 39,520 35,826

AUDIT & PROFESSIONAL FEES 7,560 13,400 11,750 16,187

SUPPORT SERVICE CHARGES PCC 2,403 3,850 3,000 2,823

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES HARBOUR TOUR & HOSPITAILTY 844 1,100 1,090 922COMMUNICATION LICENCES 300 325 300 300PUBLICITY 0 1,000 0 666MEETINGS 236 725 375 88OTHER EXPENSES (CC & BANK CHARGES ETC.) 3,501 4,745 4,745 2,598PROVISON FOR BAD DEBTS & MANAGEMENT FEE (493) 0 0 0

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 4,389 7,895 6,510 4,574

ENVIRONMENTAL TOTAL 6,928 21,850 14,500 9,901

STORM DAMAGE TO DELILAH 46,534

CAPITAL 0 78,590 4,750 278,189

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 624,381 780,039 701,985 882,011

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LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 28TH FEBRUARY 2019

Feb-19 Dec-18

Current Assets and Liabilities:

Stocks 5,755 5,763

Debtors 53,940 93,630

Cash and bank 104,495 89,432

Short Term Investment 311,210 310,920

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Current Assets 475,400 499,745

Current Liabilities

Creditors (53,167) (52,018)

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Net Current Assets 422,233 447,727

Long Term Liabilities 0 0

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422,233 447,727

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FINANCED BY

General Reserves 200,000 200,000

Earmarked Reserves 134,036 389,690

Surplus/(Deficit) current year 88,197 (158,900)

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Total Reserves 422,233 430,790

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REPORT BY: THE TREASURER REPORT TO: LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD FOR: 12 APRIL 2019 Review of the effectiveness of Internal Control

The system of internal control is part of the governance framework designed to manage risk to a reasonable level and is subject to annual review. The internal control process relies heavily on the control of risk and Internal Audit. Internal control involves systematic measures such as reviews, checks and balances, methods and procedures, initiated by the Board to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner. It should safeguard its assets and resources, deter and detect errors, fraud and theft and ensure accuracy and completeness of its accounting data, produce reliable and timely financial and management information and ensure adherence to its policies and plans. Such a system of controls cannot eliminate all risk of failure to achieve policies, aims and objectives and can therefore only provide reasonable and not absolute assurance of effectiveness. Section 1(2) of the Annual Governance & Accountability Return, (AGAR), which the Board submits each year, (appendix 1) states “we maintained an adequate system of internal control including measures designed to prevent and detect fraud and corruption and reviewed its effectiveness”.

In order to warrant a positive response to this assertion the following processes need to be in place and effective.

Standing Orders and Financial Regulations need to be in place approved by the Board and subject to regular review

Safe and efficient arrangements for the safeguard of all monies and deposits.

Employment- The remuneration payable to all employees needs to be approved in advance by the Board. In addition to having robust payroll arrangements which cover accuracy and legitimacy of payment of salaries and wages, and associated liabilities, the Board needs to ensure that it has complied with its duties under employment legislation and met its pension obligations.

VAT. The Board needs to have robust arrangements in place for handling its responsibilities with regard to VAT

Fixed Assets and Equipment. The Board’s assets need to be secured, properly maintained and efficiently managed. Appropriate procedures need to be followed for any asset disposal and for the use of any resulting capital receipt.

Loans and Long Term Liabilities. The Board needs to ensure that any loan or similar commitment is only entered into after the authority is satisfied that it can be afforded and that relevant approvals have been obtained. Proper atonements need to be in place to ensure that funds are available to make any repayments of capital and any associated interest and other liabilities.

Insurance Policies must be in place to adequately safeguard the Board’s Assets and cover all potential liabilities where possible.

Internal Control Measurement Tools The measurement of how effective the Board are in maintaining the Internal Control System effectively comes primarily through the measurement of risk (Business Risk Register) and Internal Audit.

ITEM 12

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Business Risk Register

The Business Risk Register was last reviewed and updated in June 2018, and is therefore shortly due for its annual review. The outcome of this review will be presented to the Board for approval at the June 2019 meeting.

Internal Audit

Internal Audits are carried out annually and the results are reported to the Board. Any issues highlighted during the audits are addressed and reported back to the Board. Section 4 of the AGAR specifies the controls that require close attention by the Auditor and a copy is attached to this report, (appendix 2), this is supported by a detailed list of areas of test at Appendix 3, (the current Audit Plan). The last Internal Audit was carried out in May 2018 and the outcome reported to the Board at its June 2018 meeting.

Conclusion

Whilst the best of internal control systems cannot eliminate all risk, it can provide reasonable assurance of effectiveness. The process of internal audit and risk management are the main supports to such a system and are given due consideration by the Board.

Background papers The 2017/18 AGAR is used in this report because the 2018/19 version will not be available until the end of March. Although it is not very likely that this year’s will be significantly different, if this turns out to be the case the Treasurer will update Members when this report is presented. Section 1 of the 2018/19 AGAR (Appendix 1) Section 4 of the 2018/19 AGAR (Appendix 2) Current Audit Plan (Appendix 3) . RECOMMENDED that the Board minute that they have reviewed this matter and are:

(a) Satisfied with the internal control arrangements (b) Satisfied that the Board have a proper system of Internal Audit in place (c) Satisfied that the process is adequate to aid the Board in its decision as to

whether it is able to approve item 2, Section 1 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return

Treasurer to the Board 19th March 2019

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Section 1 -Annual Governance Statement 2017/18

We acknowledge as the members of:

our responsibility for ensuring that there is a sound system of internal control, including arrangements forthe preparation of the Accounting Statements. We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, withrespect to the Accounting Statements for the year ended 31 March 2018, that:

Agreed I

Yes No I Yes'means that this authority: '

1. We have put in place arrangements for effective financialmanagement during the year, and for the preparation ofthe accounting statements.

prepared its accounting statements in accordancewith the Accounts and Audit Regulations.

2. We maintained an adequate system of internal controlincluding measures designed to prevent and detect fraudand corruption and reviewed its effectiveness.

made proper arrangements and accepted responsibilityfor safeguarding the public money and resources inits charge.

3. We took all reasonable steps to assure ourselvesthat there are no matters of actual or potentialnon-compliance with laws, regulations and ProperPractices that could have a significant financial effecton the ability of this authority to conduct itsbusiness or manage its finances.

has only done what it has the legal power to do and hascomplied with Proper Practices in doing so.

4. We provided proper opportunity during the year forthe exercise of electors' rights in accordance with therequirements of the Accounts and Audit Regulations.

during the year gave all persons interested the opportunity toinspect and ask questions about this authority's accounts.

5. We carried out an assessment of the risks facing thisauthority and took appropriate steps to manage thoserisks, including the introduction of internal controls and/orexternal insurance cover where required.

considered and documented the financial and other risks it

faces and dealt with them property.

6. We maintained throughout the year an adequate andeffective system of internal audit of the accountingrecords and control systems.

arranged for a competent person, independent of the financialcontrols and procedures, to give an objective view on whetherinternal controls meet the needs of this smaller authority.

7. We took appropriate action on all matters raisedin reports from internal and external audit.

responded to matters brought to its attention by internal andexternal audit.

8. We considered whether any litigation, liabilities orcommitments, events or transactions, occurring eitherduring or after the year-end, have a financial impact onthis authority and, where appropriate, have included themin the accounting statements.

disclosed everything it should have about its business activityduring the year including events taking place after the yearend if relevant.

9. (For local councils only) Trust funds includingcharitable. In our capacity as the sole managingtrustee we discharged our accountabilityresponsibilities for the fund(s)/assets, includingfinancial reporting and, if required, independentexamination or audit.

Yes No N/A has met all of its responsibilities where it is a solemanaging trustee of a local trust or trusts.

This Annual Governance Statement is approved by thisauthority and recorded as minute reference:

dated

Signed by the Chairman and Clerk where approval is given:

Chairman

Signed by:

Clerk

Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2017/18 Part 2 Page 5 of 6

(\ ppe-^Av* 2.

Annual Internal Audit Report 2017/18

This authority's internal auditor, acting independently and on the basis of an assessment of risk,carried out a selective assessment of compliance with relevant procedures and controls to be inoperation during the financial year ended 31 March 2018.

The internal audit for 2017/18 has been carried out in accordance with this authority's needsand planned coverage. On the basis of the findings in the areas examined, the internal auditconclusions are summarised in this table. Set out below are the objectives of internal controland alongside are the internal audit conclusions on whether, in all significant respects, the controlobjectives were being achieved throughout the financial year to a standard adequate to meet theneeds of this authority.

Internal control objective Agreed? Please chooseone of the following

Not

Yes No* covered**

A. Appropriate accounting records have been properly kept throughout the financial year.

B. This authority complied with its financial regulations, payments were supported by invoices, allexpenditure was approved and VATwas appropriately accounted for.

C. This authority assessed the significant risks to achieving its objectives and reviewed the adequacyof arrangements to manage these.

D. The precept or rates requirement resulted from an adequate budgetary process; progress againstthe budget was regularly monitored; and reserves were appropriate.

E. Expected income was fully received, based on correct prices, properly recorded and promptlybanked; and VAT was appropriately accounted for.

F. Petty cash payments were properly supported by receipts, all petty cash expenditure wasapproved and VAT appropriately accounted for.

G. Salaries to employees and allowances to members were paid in accordance with this authority'sapprovals, and PAYE and Nl requirements were properly applied.

H. Asset and investments registers were complete and accurate and properly maintained.

I. Periodic and year-end bank account reconciliations were properly carried out.

J. Accounting statements prepared during the year were prepared on the correct accounting basis(receipts and payments or income and expenditure), agreed to the cash book, supported by anadequate audit trail from underlying records and where appropriate debtors and creditors wereproperly recorded.

K. (For local councils only)

Trust funds (including charitable) -The council met its responsibilities as a trustee.

Not

Yes No applicable

For any other riskareas identified by this authority adequate controlsexisted (list any other risk areas on separate sheetsif needed).

Date(s) internal audit undertaken

Signature of person who

carried out the internal audit

Name of person who carried out the internal audit

Date

*lf the response is 'no' please state the implications and action being taken to address any weakness incontrol identified(add separate sheets if needed).

"Note: Ifthe response is 'not covered' please state when the most recent internal audit work was done in this area and when it isnext planned, or, if coverage is notrequired, the annual internal audit report must explain why not(add separate sheets if needed).

Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2017/18 Part 2 Page 4 of 6

REPORT BY: HARBOUR MANAGER REPORT TO: LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD FOR: 12 APRIL 2019 SAFETY PLAN FOR MARINE OPERATIONS

The Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) audit report from ABPmer dated November 2018 recommended that the Board approves and publishes a ‘succinct safety plan for marine operations’ in accordance with the requirements of sections 2.26 to 2.28 of the Port Marine Safety Code (Nov 2016).

The attached Safety Plan for Marine Operations consolidates elements of the Board’s Marine Safety Management System into a single document which will be referenced during the annual PMSC audit. RECOMMENDED that the Safety Plan for the period 2019 to 2022 is approved

Harbour Manager 25 March 2019

ITEM 13

SAFETY PLAN FOR MARINE OPERATIONS Introduction

The Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) has established an agreed national standard for port marine safety and a measure by which harbour authorities can be held accountable for the legal powers and duties that they have to run their harbours safely. The Code is supported by a Guide to Good Practice on Port marine Operations, which is kept under continuous review.

The Statutory Harbour Authority for Langstone Harbour is the Langstone Harbour Board (LHB), which includes representatives from Havant Borough Council, Portsmouth City Council, Hampshire County Council and the statutory Advisory Committee. The terms of reference of the Langstone Harbour Board are to administer Langstone Harbour in accordance with the 1962 Act (as amended) and the principles of governance promoted through published governance guidance. LHB will meet or exceed the standards required by the Port Marine Safety Code and safety law.

The 1962 Act incorporates certain sections of the 1847 Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act that give the Harbour Master statutory powers, including powers of special direction, for the management of the Harbour. Additionally, the 1964 Harbours Act empowers the Board to fix rates at the level required to meet its statutory obligations.

Langstone Harbour Board is the Competent Harbour Authority (CHA) under the Pilotage Act, 1987 for Langstone Harbour and its approaches. Its jurisdiction as CHA extends into the Eastern Solent.

LHB is publishing this Safety Plan for the period 2019 to 2022 in compliance with the requirements of the PMSC.

Marine Policies and Procedures (Navigation Safety Policy, Legislation & Regulation) The obligations and statutory duties which are placed on the Harbour by, among other enactments, the Pier and Harbour (Langstone Harbour) Confirmation Act 1962 (as amended) and the Pilotage Act 1987 are discharged through the plans, policies and procedures supporting the LHB Marine Safety Management System (MSMS). LHB will comply with the requirements of the PMSC and encourage a culture of engagement and improvement in order to maintain the standards published in “A Guide to Good Practice in Marine Operations”.

LHB maintains procedures relating to pilotage, conservancy, administration and harbour activities. The procedures are consistent with the Board’s legal obligations and with the control measures used to reduce the risk inherent in harbour activities to ‘as low as reasonably practicable’.

The Management of Marine Operations

This safety plan commits LHB to managing and regulating marine operations within its jurisdiction in accordance with its powers in order to safeguard the harbour and its users and to protect the natural environment of the harbour.

LHB aims to undertake its statutory role and provide its services in an efficient, effective and objective manner. The safe movement of commercial vessels in the harbour will be facilitated and regulated through the provision of a comprehensive pilotage service. Competing priorities will be subject to risk assessment. Resources will be made available to regulate and control recreational activities in the harbour.

All users are encouraged to report accidents and near-misses; LHB will maintain records of all such incidents of which it is aware and will adhere to its mandatory reporting obligations.

Marine Safety Plan Objectives

The following objectives contribute to the effectiveness of LHB’s Marine SMS and support compliance with the requirements of the PMSC.

Appointment of an independent Designated Person and provision of appropriate training for Board members and marine personnel

Marine SMS to be subject to annual external audit

Statutory powers to be periodically reviewed to ensure full compliance with PMSC

The risk inherent in all marine activities to be reduced to ‘as low as reasonably practicable’ by a process of risk assessment

Incident reports and associated risk assessments to be analysed to assist in the identification of appropriate control measures

Comprehensive operating procedures to be provided for the guidance of all personnel engaged in marine activities

Aids to navigation to be maintained and non-conformities recorded to enable the General Lighthouse Authority to determine availability statistics for navigation assets in the harbour

Stakeholders to be kept informed using annual Services Guide, leaflets, Local Notices to Mariners and LHB website

LHB emergency plans and procedures to be maintained and exercised where appropriate

Performance

LHB will report annually on the results of the MSMS audit and its performance against this plan for Safe Marine Operations.

This plan will be reviewed in 2022.

March 2019

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REPORT BY: HARBOUR MANAGER REPORT TO: LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD FOR: 12 APRIL 2019 INCIDENT DATA

Small craft incidents for the period January to February are shown below together with totals from the previous reporting period:

Type of Incident Jan Feb Total Emergency Services Required

Injury Tasked by CG

Resolved By Patrol

Moored Vessel Sunk/Sinking*

1 1 2

Mooring Adrift 1 1

Vessel Adrift** 2 2 1

Total 1 4 5 0 0 0 1

* Both sunken vessels have been recovered ** Both vessels have been recovered

RECOMMENDED that the report be noted. Harbour Master 30 January 2018

Nov Dec Total

Total 7 0 7 0 0 0 1

ITEM 14

REPORT BY: HARBOUR MANAGER REPORT TO: LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD FOR: 12 APRIL 2019 DISPOSAL OF WRECKS The vessels below have been abandoned in Langstone Harbour and are presently within the Harbour Board’s compound.

Vessel Name Description

‘Hero’ Approximately 6m blue and white GRP open boat. The vessel has been fully stripped and the engine removed and has no known owner. The vessel was first sighted on the foreshore to the Hayling Billy Trail in November of 2018 and was not secured in any way. On 22 February 2019 the vessel was recovered to the Board’s compound.

‘Here Fishy’ 15’ red and white dory with outboard engine. The vessel was reported to be using another mooring holder’s mooring without consent in January 2019. The vessel’s owner was unknown and the mooring holder required the use of his mooring. The patrol team moved the vessel to another mooring and affixed an enforcement notice to it. On 22 January the owner contacted the harbour office and was told that he needed to place the vessel on a legitimate mooring and pay harbour dues. A mooring application form was sent to the owner along with an invoice for services and storage. The owner made no further contact and has not paid the invoice. On 14 March the vessel broke free from the mooring and stranded on the shoreline were it sustained damage to the hull and sank. The vessel has been recovered to the Board’s compound.

It is considered that these abandoned vessels were, or were likely to become an obstruction or danger to navigation. RECOMMENDED that the Board authorise the removal from the harbour, in accordance with Section 252 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995, of the above vessels presently lying abandoned in Langstone Harbour and considered to be a potential danger to navigation Harbour Manager 20 March 2019

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