Pursuit of vessel, etc.8

1

For the purposes of articles 6 and 7, a vessel, marine structure or marine installation is pursued in accordance with this article if—

a

immediately before the pursuit commences, the vessel, structure or installation is in Scotland;

b

before the pursuit commences, a signal is given for the vessel, structure or installation to stop; and

c

the pursuit of the vessel, structure or installation is not interrupted.

2

The signal referred to in paragraph (1)(b) must be given in such a way as to be audible or visible from the vessel, structure or installation in question.

3

For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), pursuit is not interrupted by reason only of the fact that—

a

the method of carrying out the pursuit; or

b

the identity of the vessel carrying out the pursuit;

changes during the course of the pursuit.