Port Operations
Safety Policy Statement
Larne Harbour Limited undertakes:-
To regulate and facilitate the exercise of the rights of all vessels navigating the port and its environs such that they may do so without danger to life or property, and without harm to the environment.
To secure the long term viability and improvement of the port by operating safely, efficiently, economically and in a manner which is mindful of the environment.
The policy statement and its objectives that underpin the Navigational Safety Management System are set at Board level reflecting the Board's commitment to promote an effective safety culture.
Method:
In order to discharge its duties in compliance with the standards laid down by the Port Marine Safety Code the port undertakes to:
- Manage the safety of navigation for all port users based on a system of formal risk assessments, ensuring that risks are kept as low as reasonably practicable.
- Comply with all legal duties and responsibilities for the regulation of vessel traffic and the safety of navigation..
- Maintain the commercial use of the port, upholding and promoting the rights of Masters, ship owners and other shipping and marine interests to ply their respective trades.
- Facilitate all users of the port, whilst ensuring compliance with the various navigational safety measures that may be in force.
- Provide relevant navigational and tidal information to all port and lough users.
- Maintain plans to cover emergency situations relating to the safety of life, property and the environment.
- Ensure that all Port of Larne operational staff are trained to recognised standards and have appropriate experience for their roles and duties.
