The Protection of Wrecks (M/S Estonia) Order 1999

• Citation: S.I. 1999/856
• Sections: 3

Section 1

(1) This Order may be cited as the Protection of Wrecks (M/S Estonia) Order 1999.

(2) This Order shall come into force on 12th May 1999.

Section 2

For the purposes of this Order “the protected area” means the area delineated by geodesics joining in sequence the following points—

59° 23.500'N, 21° 40.000'E;

59° 23.500'N, 21° 42.000'E;

59° 22.500'N, 21° 42.000'E;

59° 22.500'N, 21° 40.000'E .

Section 3

(1) A person shall not do any of the following, or cause or permit any other person to do any of the following, in the protected area:

(a) tamper with, damage or remove any part of a vessel lying wrecked on or in the sea bed, or any object or body in or formerly contained in such vessel;

(b) carry out diving or salvage operations directed to the exploration of any wreck or to removing any object or body from it or from the sea bed; or

(c) use equipment constructed or adapted for any purpose of diving or salvage operations.

(2) Any contravention of paragraph (1) above shall be an offence punishable on summary conviction by a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or on conviction on indictment by a fine.