Maritime Exclusion Zone: Wreck of the P6T2

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A decision made 22 November 2017:

Decision Reference: MD-E-2017-0041
Decision Summary Title :	Maritime Exclusion Zone – P6T2		Date of Decision Summary:	22nd November 2017
Decision Summary Author:	Policy Manager, EDTSC		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	Policy Manager, EDTSC
Written Report Title :	Harbour Master		Date of Written Report:	22nd November 2017
Written Report Author:	Harbour Master		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Harbours (Jersey) Regulations 1962: Maritime Exclusion Zone – Wreck of the P6T2
Decision(s): The Minister issued a Direction in accordance with Regulation 1(2)(a) of the Harbours (Jersey) Regulations 1962 to establish a maritime exclusion zone in Jersey territorial waters in the immediate vicinity of the wrecked motorboat P6T2 which, as at 22nd November 2017, was located at 49°09.956’N 002°13.412’W (Notice to Mariners 20 of 2017 refers). Diving, fishing, laying of static gear and trawling were to be prohibited. This Direction was to come into force with immediate effect and until further notice. The Minister further invited the Harbour Master to issue a suitable Notice to Mariners without delay.
Reason(s) for Decision: The wreck constitutes a risk to navigation and has been assessed as a hazard to divers and fishermen. A survey conducted on 21st November 2017 established that the wrecked motorboat was moving dynamically with the tide. Whereas the motorboat was lying almost horizontally on the seabed in stronger current, it was observed in an almost ‘bow upright state in slack water. The Jersey Coastguard has received evidence that divers have visited the wreck site.
Resource Implications: There are no resource implications for the States of Jersey.
Action required: The Harbour Master is to be notified of the Minister’s decision in order that a suitable Notice to Mariners could be issued promptly.
Signature:		Position: Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed)