Part 3

Directions to vessels

Special directions to vessels
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1
In addition to the directions which he may give under section 52 of the Harbours, Docks, and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (c. 27) the harbourmaster may give a direction (“a special direction”) under this section—
a
requiring any vessel anywhere within the haven or the approaches to it to comply with a requirement made in or under a general direction;
b
prohibiting the mooring of vessels in any particular part or parts of the haven;
c
regulating or requiring the movement, mooring or unmooring of a vessel, regulating the manner in which a vessel takes in or discharges cargo, fuel, water or ship’s stores otherwise than at a dock or pier.
2
A special direction may be given in any manner considered by the harbourmaster to be appropriate.
3
The harbourmaster may revoke or amend a special direction.