to Bermuda.

For the House of Assembly on Friday passed new laws to exempt Her Majesty's Ships, as well as RN supply vessels and support craft, from paying fees to help pay for lighthouses, beacons and channel upkeep.

A separate piece of legislation exempted sail training ships from light and port charges.

Transport Minister Wayne Furbert added that sail training ship law also allows the Marine and Ports Department to impose a $15 penalty on late payment of moorage fees.