PART 3

PORT REGULATION

Special Directions to Vessels
18
1
The Harbour Master may give a direction under this article—
a
requiring a Vessel anywhere within the Port Limits to comply with a requirement made in or under a General Direction;
b
regulating or requiring the movement, berthing, mooring or unmooring of a Vessel;
c
regulating the loading, discharging, storing and safeguarding of a Vessel’s cargo, fuel, water or stores and the dispatch of business at Port premises;
d
specifying the precautions to be taken in respect of apparatus, machinery and equipment (including but not limited to electrical and power equipment and the use of shore power);
e
as to the use of the motor power of a Vessel anywhere within the Port or the approaches to the Port;
f
prohibiting or restricting use of fires or lights on a Vessel;
g
as to the use of ballast, including but not limited to providing that no ballast shall be discharged within the Port except as directed by the Harbour Master;
h
requiring the removal from any part of the Port of a Vessel if—
i
it is on fire;
ii
it is in such condition as to be liable to become immobilised or waterlogged, or to sink, or to constitute a danger to life (including wildlife) or property;
iii
it is making an unlawful use of the Port or interfering with the reasonable use or enjoyment thereof by other Vessels or persons; or
iv
its removal is necessary to enable maintenance or repair work to be carried out at Port premises or at premises adjacent to the Port; and
i
requiring the removal from the Port of a Vessel if such removal is considered by the Harbour Master to be necessary in order to avoid danger to life (including wildlife) or to property.
2
A Special Direction may be given in any manner considered by the Harbour Master to be appropriate.
3
The Harbour Master may revoke or amend a Special Direction.
Art. 18 in force at 18.3.2016, see art. 1