Dart Harbour Permit System

I am a- *

Dart Harbour Employee

Contractor (including Commercial Diver)

Recreational Diver

Requiring a film or drone permit.

Requesting a speed limit exemption

Requesting a permit for unmanned vessel operation

Name of person requesting permit. *

Date of task *

Start time of task *

:

Estimated end time of task

:

Contractor Section

Company Name *

Company email address *

Your Contact Telephone Number *

Office or Emergency Contact number

Confirm the following: *

The task has a Risk Assessment completed.

The task has a Method Statement completed.

I am suitably trained and qualified.

I hold valid third party liability insurance.

Please provide any further information you feel we need below:

Please read (or download) P54 - Contractor Permit to work

When Shore Side:
Wherever possible contractors should stick to Yellow marked walkways in the workshop & yard. All health & Safety signage to be adhered to. Contractors should be made aware of fire exits and muster stations. If an alarm sounds contractors should:
Stop work. Turn off equipment if possible.
Leave building by nearest safe exit.
Make way to muster point (DHNA Carpark – Across railway line).

When Working from the Dartmouth Office:
Contractors working from the Dartmouth Office, must make their selves known in the office. If the office is not open, contact the duty HM on 07968 839 846

When Afloat:
When contractors are working afloat they should adhere to DHNA guidelines and advice. When aboard any DHNA vessels or pontoons a life jacket must be worn, this can be provided by DHNA. Our office telephone number is 01803 832337 for any enquires.

Do you agree to the above? *

Yes

Will you be bringing your own lifejacket? *

Yes

No - Need Dart Harbour lifejacket

Not Required - working ashore.

Please provide us with copies of your RAMS and insurance.

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Name of people carrying out the task - including Dart Harbour employees.

Unmanned Vessel Section

Vessel name or description

Vessel Operator Name (if different)

Email

Vessel Operator Contact Number

Vessel Length

Under 2m

Under 4.3m

Over 4.3m (state length)Over 4.3m (state length)

Vessel maximum speed at full throttle

Under 6 knots

Over 6 knots

Will the vessel be operating in unaided line of sight (i.e. not using cameras or binoculars) of an operator who can fulfil the requirements of a lookout under the Collision Regulations

Yes

No

Is the vessel clearly visible to other river users (including navigation lights if operating after dark / during restricted visibility)

Yes

No

Does the vessel fail safe (including stopping propulsion) in the event of a loss of communication or power

Yes

No

Will the vessel be operated in the main channel between Castle Ledge Buoy and Kilngate at any point.

No

Yes

Does the vessel & operator have suitable insurance for UAV operation including at least £2,000,000 third party liability.

Yes

No

Any other relevant information

File Upload - e.g. risk assessment, method statement etc

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Based on your answers above, this vessel's operations will be in line with Dart Harbour's standard unmanned vessel risk assessment. If any of your answers change, please re-submit this permit, and please re-submit if you want to use it in the future

Based on your answers the Harbour Master will need to specifically assess your application to operate this unmanned vessel on the Dart. Please ensure that you have uploaded appropriate risk assessments etc to assist with this assessment. The unmanned vessel must not be operated without receiving this permission. Please allow ample time for this assessment

Speed limit exemption

Masters Name *

Company or Masters Email address *

Masters Telephone Number *

Vessel name *

Vessel Type *

Length overall if greater than 6m LOA *

Description of Vessel (e.g Black tubed RIB) *

Image of vessel if available

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Location requested *

the speed limit of 6 knots must not be exceeded until you have permission granted via email reply from the Duty Harbour Master.
The exemption is only valid for the day that has been applied for unless otherwise specified by the Duty Harbour Master.
A competent person must remain on board acting as Master
Risk assessment has been completed
Valid insurance is in place
The Master will maintain a VHF radio Ch11 watch
Lifejackets must be worn by all persons on board during time when the speed limit is being exceeded.
The helm must also wear a kill cord (if fitted) whilst the speed limit is being exceeded.
The speed limit exemption may be withdrawn at any moment, either by a River Officer or Duty HM. This may be done verbally, by VHF radio, or by other means.
exemptions during the hours of darkness are not likely to be approved.

Do you agree to the above? *

Yes

Employee

Have you read P51 - Permit to work (inc confined spaces) *

Yes

Location of task *

Location of Task *

Staff involved *

Task that requires a permit. *

Description of works or tasks to be carried out *

Are the public at risk?

Yes - describe any mitigationsYes - describe any mitigations

No

Commercial Diving Operations

Please confirm that the Tide and Weather are suitable for your intended dive. *

Yes

Confirm high water time for date of dive: (Tide data can be found on Dart Harbours Website) *

Are you requesting a LNTM to be issued?

Yes

No

Dive Supervisor Qualification: *

If diving from a Vessel, state the Vessel's name:

Approved code of practice under which Dive will be undertaken (tick box) *

All diving operations must display the appropriate International Code Signal whilst diving takes place.
The Harbour Office must be informed by either VHF or telephone before and after diving takes place.
If diving operations take place outside of normal working hours then start and finish times of diving operations are to be notified to the Duty HM on 07968 839846.
The dive will be conducted under relevant HSE ACOP’s the contents of which I am aware, and a site-specific risk assessment has been undertaken.
No diving is to take place without this permit being approved by the Duty HM

I agree to the above dive instructions. *

Yes

Recreational Diving Operations

I confirm that I am not at work, or being employed to dive, and following BSCA safe diving guide?

Yes

Your email address *

Your Contact Telephone Number *

Emergency Contact number

Please confirm that the Tide and Weather are suitable for your intended dive. *

Yes

Confirm high water time for date of dive: (Tide data can be found on Dart Harbours Website) *

Are you requesting a LNTM to be issued?

Yes

No

Divers Names and Qualification

If diving from a Vessel, state the Vessel's name:

Confirm that each diver is confident with their equipment *

Yes

No

Confirm that each diver will carry an alternative supply, a surface detection aid, a dedicated line cutter, a torch if diving at night. *

Yes

No

Confirm that all divers are medically fit to dive. *

Yes

No

Confirm that no diving is to take place without a buddy diver. Where a buddy diver in the water is ineffective (such as shallow or low visibility water), a solo diver can be securely roped in, using rope communications with a surface tender, who must also be a diver, ready to dive in case of an emergency. *

Yes

No

The dive must be dynamically risk assessed, including the tide times, heights, traffic density, ship and vessel movements etc.
All diving operations must display the appropriate International Code Signal whilst diving takes place.
The Harbour Office must be informed by either VHF or telephone before and after diving takes place.
Each dive boat should carry a large “A” flag capable of being seen by surface traffic in all wind conditions during diving activities
No diving is to take place without this permit being approved by the Duty HM

File upload for any relevant files

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Confined or Enclosed Space

Please read the following documents.

RA1004 Confined space entry

Film and Drone Section

Company Name (if applicable)

Applicants email address *

Your Contact Telephone Number *

Office or Emergency Contact number

Will a drone be used? *

Yes

No

Confirm the following: *

The task has a Risk Assessment completed.

The task has a Method Statement completed.

I am suitably trained and qualified.

I hold valid third party liability insurance that meets Regulation (EC) 785/2004

What qualification does the pilot hold:What qualification does the pilot hold:

Please provide any further information you feel we need below:

Please provide us with copies of your RAMS and insurance.

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Working at Height

Please select and read any related documents below

RA3003 Drying a vessel out

RA2005 Use of Tower Scaffhold

RA3003 Painting and Antifouling

P40 Dartmouth Grid Brief

Fibreglass / Hazardous Material cutting, sanding, break up

Please read the below risk assessment

RA3025 - Cutting or breaking up fibreglass

Chainsaw (yard or afloat)

Please select and read any related documents below

RA3019 Operation of a chainsaw

RA1009 Operation of Hercules

Tree Preservation Orders are active in the following areas - if you're cutting in one of these areas, please check the TPO map to ensure that the tree/woodland is not listed.
Any tree:

between Outer froward point and Kingswear ferry pontoon
between Dartmouth Castle and the Lower Ferry Slipway.
along the upstream side of Hoodown Lane
between Hoodown Pontoon and Noss on Dart - (unlikely)
along the foreshore between Dittisham Ham and Gurrow Point
on the downstream side of Bow Creek
from the east side of the river between Langham wood buoy and the last house at Duncannon
along St Peters quay near the Mill Tail entrance

Extended use of H.A.V tools

Please check the precautions being used. *

Please select and read any related documents below

RA2003 Use of power tools

RA2002 Use of hand tools

P9 Contruction of Mooring Blocks

Remote Hot Works

Please check the precautions being used. *

Please select and read any related documents below

Work on Electrical Systems Greater than 24v

Please check the precautions being used. *

Please read the following documents.

List documentation readList documentation read

Mud Work

Please check the precautions being used. *

Please select and read any related documents below

RA1005 Mud Working

Engine Immobilised

Please check the precautions being used. *

The keys have been placed on the defective hook

If vessel is Aries or Ariadne ensure that battery is disconnected

A WhatsApp Message has been sent

OtherOther

Salvage Ops

Please check the precautions being used. *

Please select and read any related documents below

RA2012 - Vessel taking on water (investigation, pumping and eventual stabilisation of leak)

Is a LNTM required?

Yes

No

Is a POLREP required?

Yes

No

Any hazards noticed during your task based assessment that haven't been noted in a risk assessment?

Works are not to take place without a Duty HM approving permit.

*

I understand

For queries, please contact the office during working hours on 01803 832337.

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Unmanned Vessel Section

Speed limit exemption

Employee

Commercial Diving Operations

Recreational Diving Operations

Confined or Enclosed Space

Film and Drone Section

Working at Height

Fibreglass / Hazardous Material cutting, sanding, break up

Chainsaw (yard or afloat)

Extended use of H.A.V tools

Remote Hot Works

Work on Electrical Systems Greater than 24v

Mud Work

Engine Immobilised

Salvage Ops

Works are not to take place without a Duty HM approving permit.

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Contractor Section

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Unmanned Vessel Section

Speed limit exemption

Employee

Commercial Diving Operations

Recreational Diving Operations

Confined or Enclosed Space

Film and Drone Section

Working at Height

Fibreglass / Hazardous Material cutting, sanding, break up

Chainsaw (yard or afloat)

Extended use of H.A.V tools

Remote Hot Works

Work on Electrical Systems Greater than 24v

Mud Work

Engine Immobilised

Salvage Ops

Works are not to take place without a Duty HM approving permit.

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