Port Marine Safety Code Compliance
Compliance Letters PMSC MCA 210316
Marine Navigational Safety Policy
In compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC), Larne Port and Port of Cairnryan Ltd. (POCL) will discharge their statutory and general duties in relation to the safety of navigation within their areas of jurisdiction, and is committed to developing policies and procedures to satisfy the requirements of the PMSC
Marine Navigational Safety Policy 2024
This policy will be reviewed again within the next 3 years. This MSN Policy reflects the PMSC and is reflected in our Marine Safety Plan.
Marine Safety Plan
Our 3 yearly Marine Safety Plan sets out how the port seeks to fulfil those responsibilities listed in the MSN Policy, as well as associated KPI’s which are listed within the below Compliance Matrix. The Compliance Matrix, similarly provides an assessment of the port’s performance against the plan’s objectives:
LHL Marine Safety Plan and Performance Matrix – 2024 to 2026
Marine Safety Management System (MSMS)
under review for November and December – re issue in January 2026
In addition to the above Marine Navigational Safety Policy, being an integral part of the P&O Holdings Group, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of DP World, direction and commitment from the Duty Holder are provided in the below policies:
Divisional Security Policy 2025 – Signed KM 201025
Health Safety and Environmental Policy 2025 – Signed KM 201025
Other documents associated with the MSMS
Marine Services Manual – Issue 7 web
Local Legislation:
Port of Larne (Pilotage Functions) Order 2002
Larne Harbour Order (Northern Ireland) 1998
Larne Harbour By-laws Curran Pier 1947
Larne Harbour Bye laws re Petroleum and Carbide 1956 and 1934 respectively
Larne Harbour Bye-laws (1876) in pursuance of the Explosives Act 1875
Harbours Act (Northern Ireland) 1970
Pier and Harbour Order (Larne Harbour) Confirmation Act (Northern Ireland) 1936
Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011
The Dangerous Vessels (Northern Ireland) Order 1991
Explosives in Harbour Areas Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995
But see also the following National and International legislation that are of relevance: