RIVER DART MOORINGS

TERMS & CONDITIONS

2025- 2026

Updated: 18/02/26

DEFINITIONS

In these Terms and Conditions:

  • “Agreement” means this Mooring Licence.

  • "River Dart Moorings” is a trading name of Sarah Green of Hole Farm, Dittisham, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ60JF.

  • “Vessel” means the vessel named on the Licence & Invoice.

  • “Licence Holder” includes any person or corporate body who, as principal or agent, has entered into a Mooring Licence with River Dart Moorings.

  • "The Owner” means the individual or legal entity that holds full legal title to, and has the authority to control, use, transfer, or dispose of the Vessel described in this Agreement, unless otherwise expressly stated.

  • “Mooring” means the space or spaces on water from time to time allocated to the Owner by River Dart Moorings for the Vessel during the term identified on the invoice.

  • “Licence Fee” means the sums payable to River Dart Moorings for the use of the Mooring during the term identified on the invoice.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1.  THE LICENCE

1.1.  River Dart Moorings retains all rights of possession in respect of the Mooring.

1.2.  Nothing in the Agreement shall be deemed to create a letting by River Dart Moorings to the Licence Holder within the meaning of any statutory provision currently in force and the Licence Holder hereby acknowledges that this Agreement constitutes a licence by River Dart Moorings solely for the purpose of securing or laying up the Licence Holder's vessel and not otherwise.

1.3.  Payment of mooring licence charges is taken as an acceptance of the conditions under which mooring facilities are granted.

1.4.  The mooring is not transferable to any other person without River Dart Mooring’s prior consent in writing nor shall the Licence Holder sublet or share the mooring or laying up area at any time without such consent.

1.5. The mooring shall not be used by any vessel other than that designated on this form without the prior written permission of River Dart Moorings.

1.6.  The licence created by this Agreement shall not be automatically renewed but will end on conclusion of the

term identified on the invoice unless terminated sooner by River Dart Moorings.

1.7.  No refund of any charges will be payable should the Licence Holder find it necessary to vacate the mooring during the period of this Licence.

1.8.  River Dart Moorings does not provide residential moorings as it does not have suitable facilities, services or insurance. It is therefore a condition of the licence that the Licence Holder will not use or allow the vessel to be used for recreational and leisure purposes only and will not occupy the mooring for residential purposes.

 

2.  LIABILITY, INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE

2.1.  River Dart Moorings and its employees disclaim responsibility for any loss or damage to the vessel or any of its contents or equipment howsoever caused during the period of this Agreement.

2.2.  The Licence Holder or Owner shall maintain all risk and third-party Insurance in respect of the vessel including adequate cover against salvage claims and claims for loss or damage or personal injury arising from the condition of the vessel and the Licence Holder and/or Owner shall indemnify River Dart Moorings against any claims made against River Dart Moorings in connection with the vessel howsoever arising.  The Licence Holder shall produce the Policy or Policies to River Dart Moorings for inspection if requested.

2.3.  River Dart Moorings shall not be under any duty to salvage or preserve a Licence Holder’s vessel or other property from the consequences of any defect in the vessel or property.  Similarly, River Dart Moorings shall not be under any duty to salvage or preserve a Licence Holder’s vessel or other property from the consequences of an accident for which River Dart Moorings is not responsible.

 

3.  PAYMENT

3.1.  Payment of the Mooring Licence fee should be made to River Dart Moorings in accordance with the dates specified.

3.2.  River Dart Moorings infers that payment of the Mooring Licence fee implies acceptance of appropriate terms and conditions in this Agreement.

3.3.  In the event of non-payment of fees by the Licence Holder, River Dart Moorings reserves the right to:

i. Charge interest at 2% of the outstanding balance per week, or the maximum rate permitted by the law, whichever is lower, and/or

ii. Effect recovery by legal action, and/or

iii. Exercise a general lien upon any vessel and/or other property of the Licence Holder whilst in or on a mooring belonging to River Dart Moorings until such time as any money due to River Dart Moorings in respect of the vessel and/or other such property whether on account of rental, storage, commission, access or berthing charges, work done or otherwise shall be paid.

3.4.  Should River Dart Moorings incur costs, charges and expenses in connection with collection of fees these will be paid by the Licence Holder, in addition to interest charges as outlined in 3.3 (i.) above.

3.5.  The Licence Holder shall be responsible for payment of any harbour dues to Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority (DHNA).

 

4.  MOORING ALLOCATION

4.1. River Dart Moorings reserves the right to substitute another mooring or berth for that allocated and to move the vessel if, in its discretion, it thinks it necessary or expedient to do so.

4.2.  If in River Dart Moorings’ opinion it is deemed necessary for the safety of the vessel or for the safety of other users of the moorings or for their vessels or for the safety of River Dart Moorings facilities, premises, plant, or equipment, River Dart Moorings shall have the right to moor, re-berth, move, board, enter, or carry out any emergency work on the vessel.

4.3.  Except to the extent that such moorings, re-berthing, movement, boarding, entering, or emergency work arises from the negligence of River Dart Moorings or those for whom River Dart Moorings is responsible, River Dart Moorings’ reasonable charges therefore shall be paid by the Owner.

5. OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1.  The vessel's name must be clearly displayed on some prominent part of the Vessel.

5.2.  The Licence Holder shall at all times keep the Vessel in seaworthy condition.

5.3.  The Licence Holder shall take all necessary precautions against any outbreak of fire on the vessel and shall keep at least one fire extinguisher aboard in good working order.

5.4.  No noisy noxious or objectionable engine radio or other equipment or machinery shall be used on the Vessel whilst on the mooring so as to cause any annoyance or nuisance to River Dart Moorings or any other users of River Dart Moorings, moorings or property.  Halyards shall be secured so as not to cause any nuisance or annoyance.

5.5.  If covers are used, only close-fitting covers will be permitted.  (Large or loose covers cause windage and place added strain on the vessel and the mooring).

5.6.  Securing Requirements.  Swinging Moorings shall be chain and rope to buoy.  Trot Moorings shall be chain and rope to forward buoy, two ropes aft to buoy, breast lines and springs to other craft or mooring and shall use plenty of fenders.  Pontoon Moorings shall be head and stern ropes, breast lines, springs and shall use plenty of fenders.

5.7.  The line found secured between trot mooring buoys is there to show distance between mooring weights and should not be removed under any circumstances.  If this line is damaged or lost it is the responsibility of the Licence Holder to replace it.

5.8.  It is a condition of River Dart Moorings granting a mooring licence that an emergency contact or agent must be appointed by the Licence Holder and their details registered with us.  

5.9.  Dart Harbour Authority keep an incident report log for all incident data reported to them. These include navigational incidents, man overboard incidents, lost or stolen vessels, speeding, near misses, capsizes, collisions, medical incidents, pollution events and taking on water. If the Licence Holder is involved in an incident or witnesses an incident, please report this to Dart Harbour Authority using the incident report form found on their website at www.dartharbour.org/report.

 

6.  TERMINATION

6.1.  In the event of any breach of any of these conditions by the Licence Holder River Dart Moorings shall have the right to terminate this Licence in the following manner.  If the breach is capable of remedy River Dart Moorings shall notify the Licence Holder specifying the breach complained of and requiring them to remedy such breach within 14 days.  If the Licence Holder fails to remedy the breach during that period or if the breach is incapable of remedy River Dart Moorings may serve notice on the Licence Holder terminating the Licence in 14 days and requiring the Licence Holder to remove the vessel within 28 days.

6.2.  Notice of intention to relinquish a Mooring at the end of the current Term should be given to River Dart Moorings in writing by the end of February during the Term of the Licence.

 

7. UNAUTHORISED OCCUPANCY AND REMOVAL

7.1.  On termination of this licence however occurring, and where a new licence is not granted, or where payment of fees to River Dart Moorings is not received by the stipulated date the Owner shall be responsible for removing the vessel from the mooring.  If the Owner fails to remove their vessel from the mooring site upon termination or expiry of the licence, or non-payment of fees they will be subject to the following:

  • Daily Overstay Charges: The Owner will be charged a daily rate for each day the boat remains on the mooring after termination.
  • Removal and Storage: If the vessel is not removed within 14 days after termination, River Dart Moorings has the right to remove and store it elsewhere at the owner's risk and expense, and the owner will be responsible for all associated costs, including alternative berthing or storage fees.
  • General Lien: River Dart Moorings retains a general lien allowing them to keep the vessel until all outstanding payments, such as overstay charges and removal costs, are settled.
  • Disposal of Abandoned Property: If the vessel is considered abandoned or beyond repair, River Dart Moorings may, after giving statutory notice, dismantle or dispose of it and recover costs from the owner.

 

8.  DATA PROTECTION

8.1.  Any personal data supplied by the Licence Holder shall only be used by River Dart Moorings for the purpose of administering this License and/or if we need to contact the Licence Holder regarding their vessel.  Please note that Dart Harbour Navigation Authority (DHNA) have the legal right to request the Licence Holder’s contact details and vessel details for the purpose of administering the collection of Harbour Dues.  The Licence Holder’s information will not be further processed or disclosed by us without your consent.