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#2026/286Askeri Kalıntıların Korunması Yasası 1986 (Gemilerin ve Kontrollü Alanların Belirlenmesi) Kararnamesi 2026

🇬🇧United Kingdom··Statutory Instrument·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 Order 2026 identifies specific ships and sites that need to be protected because they are related to military remains. This law affects organizations and individuals involved in maritime activities and heritage conservation by ensuring these sites are preserved and respected.

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Key Changes

  • Designation of specific vessels for protection
  • Identification of controlled sites related to military remains
  • Establishment of guidelines for preservation efforts

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Obtain written consent from the Secretary of State before conducting any diving, salvage, or removal operations on designated vessels

All individuals and organizations conducting maritime activities on protected vessels
licensing
high

Refrain from removing, disturbing, or damaging military remains, artifacts, or wreckage from designated protected sites and vessels

All persons, including salvage operators, divers, and maritime contractors
prohibition
high

Report discovery of human remains or protected artifacts found at designated military sites to the appropriate authorities without delay

All individuals and organizations discovering remains or artifacts at protected sites
reporting
medium

Maintain restricted access to designated controlled sites and prevent unauthorized entry by implementing physical or administrative barriers

Site custodians, vessel operators, and maritime authorities managing protected locations
operational
medium

Provide notification to the Secretary of State of any planned maritime or salvage activities in proximity to designated vessels or controlled sites

Maritime operators, salvage companies, and heritage organizations planning activities near protected sites
disclosure

Affected Parties

Maritime organizationsHeritage conservation groups+1 more…

Tags

military remains,heritage protection,maritime law