Press Release
NEW CODE OF GOOD PRACTICE FOR MARINE HERITAGE LAUNCHED
13 June 2006
The Crown Estate and the Joint National Archaeology Policy Committee (JNAPC) have produced a new code to provide guidance to developers working in the marine environment on how to protect the UK’s marine cultural heritage.
With the emergence of offshore renewables as a growing industry sector and an increased awareness of the need to manage and protect our marine historic environment, The Crown Estate and JNAPC thought it timely and topical to produce a revised version.
The new code looks to build on the principles set out in the original and offers guidance to developers on issues such as risk management and legislative implications. It also provides a comprehensive list of expert contacts for further advice.
The Joint Nautical Archaeology Policy Committee works to raise awareness of British underwater cultural heritage as well as developing proposals for legislative reform. Robert Yorke, chairman of JNAPC, said: “This is an opportunity to increase awareness about the need to take archaeology into account during offshore development. Not only can there be historic wrecks on the seabed but also the remains of prehistoric settlements.”
Dr Carolyn Heeps, Head of Offshore & Environment at The Crown Estate, said: “The Crown Estate views the new code as an essential reference point for all sectors looking to undertake development of the seabed around the UK as it will encourage a responsible approach to preserving our cultural marine resources.”
An Adobe Acrobat version of the code is available by following the link below:
For further information please visit our JNAPC Code of Practice page.
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