Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991

Anchoring and mooring of vessels

14.—(1) The master of a vessel which is carrying a dangerous substance or on board which any dangerous substance is to be loaded shall anchor or moor his vessel only at such places and at such times as the harbour master may from time to time direct and shall ensure that any conditions the harbour master may impose with regard to anchoring or mooring are complied with.

(2) The harbour master shall, before giving any directions as to the berthing of a vessel at a berth not operated by the harbour authority. consult the operator of that berth.

(3) When he has anchored or moored his vessel. the master shall ensure that it is not moved except—

(a) if the harbour master, after consultation with the berth operator if the vessel is at a berth, so permits or directs; or

(b) in an emergency or for the safety of persons on the vessel or on the berth.

(4) The master shall ensure that any directions given by the harbour master as to the movement of his vessel are complied with.

(5) While the vessel is at a berth, the berth operator shall ensure that adequate fenders are kept between the vessel and the berth.

(6) Nothing in paragraph (2) or (3)(a) shall prejudice the power of the harbour master to give directions under any other statutory provision which applies to the case.