Boat and Boatman Licensing
Tendring District Council is responsible for the licensing of
boats and boatmen where up to twelve members of the public are
transported, whether on a commercial or charitable basis, for
whatever reason. The boats have to pass a full Marine Survey and
carry a set amount of equipment which must comply with the
necessary standards and be maintained to those standards. The
person in charge must also be suitably qualified to pilot the type
of vessel involved. An insurance policy must be in force and prior
to applying for a boat licence, you should confirm with the
Licensing Section the level of insurance cover that is
required.
The areas that are licensed by the Council are subject to
various limits with regard to the distance boats may go from the
shore and beyond these limits or, if the boat carries more than
twelve passengers, you will need to contact the
Maritime and Coastguard Agency for advice.
The fee for both Boat and Boatman's Licences is £49.00 and this
is reviewed on an annual basis. In certain circumstances and if you
possess a Department of Transport Licence or a Royal Yachting
Association Licence of a suitable standard, the fee for the grant
or renewal of a Boatman's Licence is waived and you should enquire
with regard to this prior to submitting your application. All
licences expire yearly on 31 March.
If you wish to apply for a Boat or Boatman Licence you can
download the relevant forms by clicking on the links below.
Apply online - (Via Business Link)
Click here to view the Boat
Conditions
Applications are usually dealt with within 2 weeks of receipt of
a full application. In very exceptional circumstances the deadline
may be required to be extended, you will be notified of the new
deadline and the reason for extending it.
Will Tacit Consent Apply? No. It is in the
public interest that the authority must process your application
before it can be granted. |