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The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No. 2) Order 2018

14 December 2018

From 20th December 2018, throughout England, NI, Scotland and Wales the Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Orders establish safety zones with a radius of 500m around the subsea installation specified in the Schedules to the Orders.

Vessels are prohibited from entering or remaining in a safety zone except with the consent of the Health and Safety Executive or in accordance with regulations made under Section 23(1) of the Petroleum Act 1987.

The most recent Order is The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No. 2) Order 2018 (SI 2018/1281).