Review into plans to make Jersey waters safer

A review has been launched into proposals to introduce penalties for people found to have harmed others in Jersey waters

The change to the Harbours (Inshore Safety) Regulations would introduce new offences for the dangerous or careless operation of a ship and for causing serious injury or death.

It is also proposed to introduce aggravated offences for those who cause death or serious injury while under the influence while in charge of a vessel.

The review was launched by the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel, which said it wanted to see if the proposals go far enough to "make Jersey's water safer for everyone."