PART II

HARBOUR REGULATION

Directions to vessels

Special directions to vessels
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1
The harbour master may give a direction under this article in respect of a vessel anywhere in the harbour for any of the following purposes:–
a
requiring persons to comply with a requirement made in or under a general direction;
b
regulating or requiring the movement, berthing, mooring or unmooring of the vessel;
c
regulating the loading, discharging, storing and safeguarding of its cargo, fuel, water or stores and the dispatch of its business in the harbour;
d
specifying the precautions to be taken in respect of apparatus, machinery and equipment;
e
as to the use of the motive power of the vessel;
f
prohibiting or restricting the use of fires or lights;
g
as to the use of ballast;
h
requiring the removal from any part of the harbour of a vessel if–
i
it is on fire; or
ii
it is in such condition as to be liable to become immobilised or waterlogged, or to sink; or
iii
it is making an unlawful use of the harbour or interfering with the reasonable use or enjoyment thereof by other vessels or persons or the dispatch of business therein; or
iv
its removal is necessary to enable maintenance or repair work to be carried out in the harbour or to premises adjacent thereto; and
v
its removal is considered by the harbour master to be necessary in order to avoid danger to life (including wildlife) or to property.
2
In an emergency the harbour master may give special directions applicable to all vessels or to a particular class of vessels for any of the purposes mentioned in paragraph (1) above.
3
A special direction may be given in any manner considered by the harbour master to be appropriate.
4
The harbour master may revoke or amend a special direction.