All vessels and persons using the harbour are obliged to follow the General Directions as made by the Littlehampton Harbour Board. A person who fails to comply with a General Direction, or who intentionally obstructs or threatens an officer of the Board, shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale (up to £2,500).
Pocket Guide to the Littlehampton Harbour Regulations – a short summary of the Littlehampton Harbour General Directions
Littlehampton Harbour General Directions – the full regulations that all craft must adhere to except with the specific written permission of the Harbor Master.
General Directions are enforced by the Harbour Master and his patrol staff. Click here for the harbour’s Enforcement Policy.
MCA Guidance and applicable UK regulations for pleasure vessels
International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at sea – two page summary
External regulations for leisure vessels – further advice for leisure vessels and some detail on what external regulations apply can be found in this document which covers the following topics:
- Definition of ‘passenger ship’
- Safety equipment requirements
- SOLAS V for pleasure craft
- Passage planning
- Radar Reflectors
- Life Saving Signals
- Assistance to Other Craft
- Misuse of Distress Signals
- Navigation light requirements
- Pollution and waste
More specific information can be obtained by researching the individually mentioned regulations or by contacting the MCA.