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Marine Navigation Act
Summary
This Act sets out the laws and regulations that ships must follow when traveling in British waters. It covers things like safety requirements, navigation rules, and rules to protect the sea and its wildlife.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing rules that keep ships safe and organized in UK waters. It helps prevent accidents, protects the environment from pollution, and ensures smooth shipping traffic—which is important for trade and the economy.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry that strict navigation rules could be costly for fishing boats and small vessels. Some may also be concerned about who enforces the rules and whether the regulations treat different sized boats fairly.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading20 Jun 2012
- 2nd reading19 Oct 2012
- Committee stage7 Nov 2012
- Report stage30 Nov 2012
- 3rd reading30 Nov 2012
Lords
- 1st reading3 Dec 2012
- 2nd reading18 Jan 2013
- Committee stage1 Feb 2013
- Report stage27 Mar 2013
- 3rd reading24 Apr 2013
Royal Assent25 Apr 2013
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