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Hampshire County Council

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

12 January 2007

River Hamble Harbour Board

26 January 2007

Strategic Principles - Glossary of Terms

Report of the Director of Environment

Item 8

Contact: David Evans, tel 01489 576387 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 This report sets out the response of the River Hamble Harbour Board to the draft glossary of terms prepared by the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee Working Group for the document `Strategic Principles to Guide Development on the River Hamble'.

2. Reason

2.1 To promote greater understanding of the strategic principles underlying development on the River Hamble.

3. Background

3.1 The document entitled `Strategic Principles to Guide Development on the River Hamble' was produced in 2004 following a process of public workshops and consultation. It contains a number of specialist words and phrases which might not be readily understood by those without a maritime or environmental background, so it was agreed that a glossary of terms was required. A Working Group, under the chairmanship of Don Alexander (Royal Yachting Association) was established by the Management Committee and the results of its work were presented to the Harbour Board for consideration on 24 November 2006.

3.2 The Harbour Board acknowledged that a great deal of work had gone into the preparation of the glossary. However, a number of concerns were expressed:

(i) The Harbour Board wished to seek confirmation that the final report of the Working Group had the full approval of all those involved in its preparation.

(ii) Where definitions have been taken from third party documents, the Harbour Board asked that the source be acknowledged in the glossary.

(iii) The Harbour Board felt that a number of the general definitions in Part 1 of the draft glossary were in need of minor amendments. Proposed amendments are shown in bold type in the revised glossary at the appendix. Those line items which have been amended are: 8 (Capacity - Boats (Moorings) - of River), 11 (Commercial sector), 16 (Dry sailing/sailed), 18 (Erosion), 19 (Fairway), 20 (Fuel pontoon/fuel barge), 23 (Harbour Authority Limit), 29 (Local people) (deleted in toto), 32 (Manoeuvring area), 40 (Moorings Restricted Area), 45 (Non-local) (deleted in toto), 46 (Peak times) (deleted in toto) and 54 (RIB).

(iv) The Harbour Board felt that it would wish to consider the definitions of the various types of channel in Part 2 of the draft glossary in more detail.

3.3 The Harbour Board asked that Part 1 of the draft glossary be referred back to the Management Committee for consideration of the issues raised at 3.2 (i), (ii) and (iii) above. Furthermore, the Board asked for another opportunity to consider the definitions in Part 2 (Channels) before referring them back to the Management Committee.

4. Impact Assessments

4.1 This report is a position statement only, so no equalities impact assessment is required.

Recommendation

That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee:

(i) confirms that the final report of the working group had the full support of all those involved in its preparation;

(ii) provides source information for all definitions taken from third party documents; and

(iii) agrees the revised wording proposed by the River Hamble Harbour Board for the definitions at lines: 8, 11, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 29 (deleted in toto), 32, 40, 45 (deleted in toto), 46 (deleted in toto) and 54.


Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - background papers

The following documents disclose facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and has been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of this report.

NB the list excludes:

1.	Published works.

2.	Documents which disclose exempt or confidential information as defined in the Act.

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APPENDIX

Glossary of Terms (proposed amendments shown in bold type)

Strategic Principles to Guide Development on the River Hamble

The definitions of terms given below are intended to assist readers of this document to understand marine and boating terminology. The definitions carry no legal significance or weight.

Part 1 - General

1	Access Channel	See "Channels" sub-section below.
2	Accretion	Gradual build-up of marine sediment. This reduces the navigable depth and width, and the depth of moorings, and maintenance dredging may be required to restore it.
3	Beneficial Re-Use	The use of dredged materials in places where the dredge is of benefit to the new location. A "Beneficial Use" charge is made and licences are required.
4	Berth	i). Where a boat may be moored or its place in port, dock or marina. ii). A bunk or bed, a sleeping place on a boat.
5	Boatyard	A place with shore facilities where boats are built, maintained, repaired or stored.
6	Buoy	An anchored float serving as a navigation mark; or for mooring; or to mark the position of something underwater such as lobster pots. Varies in size from a simple plastic bottle upwards.
7	Candidate Special Area of Conservation. (cSAC)	An area under consideration as a "Special Area of Conservation" designated under the EC Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) for its conservation value. Areas of land, freshwater, estuaries or sea designated by the UK government to comply with the requirements of the EC Habitats and Species Directive. To conserve natural habitats and wild flora and fauna, which are considered rare or endangered and are recognised as being under particular threat. Nationally implemented under the Habitats Regulations, 1994.

8	Capacity - moorings - of River	Upper numerical limit of craft, moored or berthed afloat, which can be accommodated with regard to congestion, safety and the environment.
9	Capital Dredge	Material arising from the excavation of the seabed, for navigational purposes in an area or down to a level (relative to Ordnance Datum) not previously dredged during the preceding 10 years. After 10 years material is deemed to have been compacted and not suitable for disposal at sea and a beneficial use needs to be found. Almost all Hamble marinas, quays and piers have been previously dredged.
10	Channel	See "Channels" sub-section below.
11	Commercial sector	Businesses that operate on and near the river. (Remainder deleted)
12	Conservation	Preservation, protecting or restoration of the natural and historical environment.
13	Consultation	A democratic service whereby stakeholders views are sought before a decision is made.
14	Curtilage	An area of land, inter-tidal mud or water occupied by a property, boatyard or marina and forming one enclosure with it.
15	Dredging	Removal of sediment etc. by mechanical means, from the bottom of a body of water - normally to increase depth to facilitate navigation.
16	Dry Sailing/Sailed	A boat which is kept ashore and launched only when required for use. (Remainder deleted)
17	EC Birds Directive	EC Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the Conservation of Wild Birds. This aims to protect bird species within the European Union through the conservation of populations of certain birds and the habitats used by these species.
18	Erosion	Loss of material from river bottom or banks by wind or water movement. (Remainder deleted)
19	Fairway	The navigable part of a river, channel or harbour. (Concise English Dictionary)


20	Fuel Pontoon/Fuel Barge			Floating facility selling diesel, petrol, LPG and/or bottled gas to vessels, that moor temporarily alongside. May also supply fresh water.
21	Greenfield			Term in common use in local plans etc. i.e. not previously built upon.
22	Habitats Directive			The Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992) requires EU Member States to create a network of protected wildlife areas, known as Natura 2000, across the European Union. This network consists of Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs), established to protect wild birds under the Birds Directive (Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979). These sites are part of a range of measures aimed at conserving important or threatened habitats and species.
23	Harbour Authority Limit			The boundary within which the Harbour Authority makes its local rules, and exercises its legal and statutory duties (as referred to in the Hamble Harbour Revision Order 1969 and shown on six signed maps dated 1969).
24	Hydrology			The branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere and its distribution, control, conservation and its effect on accretion and erosion.
25	Inter-tidal Area			The area which is covered by water at high tide and uncovered at low tide.
26	Jetty			A landing-stage or small pier at which boats can moor.
27	Key Stakeholders			Businesses, organizations or individuals who have a significant interest in the river and its environs.
28	Local Development Plan/Document/ Framework			Statutory planning documents produced by local authorities.
29	Local people			Deleted in toto
30	Main Channel			See "Channels" sub-section below.
31	Maintenance Dredge			Material arising from an area where the level of the seabed to be achieved by the dredging proposed is not lower (relative to Ordnance Datum), than it has been at any time during the preceding 10 years, or Material arising from an area for which there is evidence that dredging has previously been undertaken to that level (or lower) during that period.
32	Manoeuvring area			Area designated to allow manoeuvring, waiting or turning of vessels. (Remainder deleted)
33	Marina			Specially designed harbour, usually of floating pontoons, that provides moorings and shore-side services.
34	Maritime Special Area of Conservation			Marine equivalent of SAC and protected under the Habitats Directive 94/33/EEC. Also see Special Area of Conservation below.
35	Mid-stream moorings			Moorings not directly connected to the shore.
36	Mid-stream pontoon			The pontoon system fixed between a pair or line of piles. Mooring pontoons that are not connected to the land and allow vessels to moor on either side at all states of the tide.
37	Minor channel			See "Channels" sub-section below. - has this now been removed from this version?
38	Mooring			A jetty, pontoon, pile(s), buoy(s) to which a boat is made fast.
39	Mooring trot			A line of fore and aft or swinging moorings laying to the same length of ground tackle.
40	Moorings Restricted Area (MRA)		An area defined within the Fareham Local Borough plan as a restricted area. The replacement or relocation of existing moorings within the Moorings Restricted Areas will not be permitted unless it meets the criteria set out in the respective plans: a. there are no alternative locations outside the Moorings Restricted Areas: b. it will result in improvements to navigate and the appearance of the River Hamble or Fareham Lake; and c. there is no adverse impact on nature conservation and other environmental interests.
41	Mud berth (drying)		A berth where a boat floats at high tide and rests on the bottom at low tide.
42	Nature Conservation		See Conservation
43	Navigable depth		For a particular boat, the depth required to pass safely. Depends on the current height of tide.
44	Navigation Mark		Posts, buoys, beacons, lights, markers or shapes established specifically for navigational purposes.
45	Non local		Deleted in toto
46	Peak time		Deleted in toto
47	Pile		A heavy wooden or steel post driven vertically into the river bed.
48	Pile mooring		A pile for mooring a boat or pontoon.
49	Pinch-point		Areas that constrict or reduce the width of the channel or navigation area thereby restricting navigation.
50	Pontoon		Floating platform anchored to piles and/or the river bed, to provide access or to which a boat may moor.
51	Port Marine Safety Code		The Port Marine Safety Code, published by the Department of Transport, introduces a national standard for every aspect of port marine safety. It derives from the Health & Safety At Work Act and it aims to improve safety for those who use or work in ports. It establishes a measure by which harbour authorities can be accountable for the legal powers and duties which they have to run their harbours safely. Though the Code is non - statutory it is not optional either - harbour authorities are expected to work to achieve the agreed standard by implementing its requirements.
52	Ramsar Site Ramsar Convention.		A site of international conservation importance classified at the `Convention on Wetlands of International Importance' 1971, ratified by the UK Government in 1976
53	Recreational use		Use for pleasure and sport - i.e. not business.
54	RIB		Rigid Inflatable Boat. Powered vessels having a solid hull surrounded by an inflatable tube. Often used as a safety or rescue boat. Usually between 2 and 10 metres long. (Remainder deleted).
55	River Hamble Estuary Management Plan (EMP)		A Plan produced by Hampshire County Council in 2002 which covers the Hamble Estuary.
56	Sailing Dinghy		A small open boat with a mast and sails, used for recreation, transport or racing.
57	Secondary Channel		See "Channels" sub-section below.
58	Sediment transport		The transport of sediments (e.g. river deposits, sand, mud gravel etc.) by the natural flow of water.
59	Self-scouring		An area that remains at fairly constant depth as little or no accretion occurs. This is due to the strength of the flow, generally tidal flow on the River Hamble, in that particular area.
60	Siltation		Accretion of silt or fine material.
61	Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)		Site notified by English Nature under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 for its importance to by reason of the flora, fauna, geographical or physiographical features.
62	Solent European Marine Sites (SEMS)		The Solent contains 7 international nature conservation sites: there is one maritime Special Area of Conservation (SAC); three classified (i.e. designated) Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and three Ramsar sites. These designations have varying levels of overlap. The areas within these designations that lie below Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) have become known collectively as the Solent European Marine Sites (SEMS).
63	Special Area of Conservation (Maritime) or SAC		A site designation specified in the Habitats Directive. Each site is designated for one or more of the habitats and species listed in the Directive. The Directive requires a management plan to be prepared and implemented for each SAC to ensure the favourable conservation status of the habitats or species for which it was designated.
64	Special Protection Area (SPA)		An area classified by the UK government under the EC Birds Directive (Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979) to provide protection to birds, nests, eggs and habitats.
65	Stakeholder		A person with an interest or concern in something - see also Key Stakeholders.
66	Stakeholders Workshop		A meeting at which a group of people engage in discussion of a particular subject or project.
67	Tender		A small rowing or outboard motor boat used to gain access to a moored boat.
68	The Crown Estate	The Crown Estate's primary role in the Solent is that of a major landowner. The Commissioners have a duty to maintain and enhance the capital value of the estate and income obtained from it. This is done by leasing land or granting easements, or issuing licences. Guiding legislation: - The Crown Estate Act 1961; - Territorial Sea Act 1987 (Land ownership); - Continental Shelf Act 1965 (rights to natural resources).
69	Through Traffic	Vessels passing a location but not stopping or mooring there.
70	Walk Ashore Moorings	Moorings where the crew can walk ashore without needing a tender. Term often means a marina berth.
71	Wash	Wave motion caused by the passage of a vessel through water.

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