Part IIDuties and general powers of the Authority

21Special directions to vessels in the port and the Medway approach area

1

A direction under this section may be given for any of the purposes set out in subsection (2) of this section by the harbour master to a vessel anywhere in the port or the Medway approach area and to a vessel prior to its entering the port from a dock.

2

A direction under this section may be given for any of the following purposes:—

a

requiring a vessel to comply with a requirement made in or under a general direction;

b

regulating or requiring for the ease, convenience or safety of navigation the movement, mooring or unmooring of a vessel;

c

regulating for the safety of navigation the manner in which a vessel takes in or discharges cargo, fuel, water or ship's stores.