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Boats - launch service
Houseboats
Lifebelts
Notification of consignment to be imported
Notification of vessel or aircraft arrival times
Port Health
Training
Water quality monitoring
See also:
Animal importation
Docking bed application
Navigation and berthing
Ports and harbours - information
Ports and harbours - pilotage
Waste reception and disposal

Marine and waterway services

Boats - launch service
Provision of facilities to launch boats or other watercraft into waterways controlled by the local authority.
Houseboats
Advice and regulation concerning the use and mooring of houseboats that are located in waters maintained by the local authority.
Lifebelts
A local authority is required to provide and maintain lifebelts next to rivers and waterways in the area.
Notification of consignment to be imported
When importing goods an application detailing the nature of the goods, value and unloading, storage etc. must be completed. The port authority into which the goods are to be imported is responsible for ensuring that the application has been made and that all import regulations are complied with.
Notification of vessel or aircraft arrival times
Information on arrivals and departures at airports or ports within the local authority area. This is most often the responsibility of the port or airport operator (which can be the local authority).
Water quality monitoring
The local authority has a responsibility to monitor the quality of water in rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters and groundwater. This includes issues such as sewage treatment and disposal, bathing waters, dangerous substances, nitrates from agricultural sources, and economic instruments for water pollution.