The Caledonian MacBrayne Limited (Kennacraig) Harbour Empowerment Order 2005

Power to licence tugs

18.—(1) It shall not be lawful for any person, except in an emergency, to operate a vessel exceeding 5 tonnes gross for fee or reward for the purpose of moving or controlling the movement of any other vessel within a harbour area except under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a licence granted by the Company in that behalf.

(2) The Company may charge a reasonable fee for the grant of any licence under this article.

(3) Any person who contravenes paragraph (1) above shall be guilty of any offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.