A firm and its general manager face court following the death of student Simon Jones at Shoreham Harbour.
Mr Jones died in an accident with a crane while working at the port.
The 24-year-old Sussex University student, of Brighton, died in a ship's hold on April 24 1998.
The Crown Prosecution Service has issued summonses for Euromin Ltd, which owns the quay, and its general manger James Martell on manslaughter charges.
The case will be heard at Bow Street Magistrates' Court in London on March 6 at 10am.
It is then likely to be sent to the Old Bailey in London.
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