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(1)The Commissioners must prepare, publish and maintain a protocol on the use of powers under or by virtue of this Act to remove vessels.
(2)The protocol must, in particular—
(a)specify factors to be taken into account by the Commissioners when deciding how soon to take action after a minimum interval specified by or under this Act;
(b)specify action to be taken by the Commissioners to ensure that removal powers are exercised only as a last resort;
(c)include any other measures the Commissioners think appropriate to ensure that their removal powers are exercised with sensitivity;
(d)specify action to be taken to ensure that persons acting under section 17 are aware of, and comply with, the provisions of the protocol.
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