PART 2GENERAL DIRECTIONS AND SPECIAL DIRECTIONS

Power to make general directions as to use of harbour, etc.3.

(1)

The Authority may, in accordance with the requirements of article 4, give a direction for—

(a)

the ease, convenience or safety of navigation;

(b)

the safety of persons;

(c)

the protection of property, flora or fauna; or

(d)

the ease, convenience or safety of harbour operations ashore;

within the harbour.

(2)

A direction under this article may apply—

(a)

to all vessels or to a class of vessels;

(b)

to all vehicles or to a class of vehicle;

(c)

to persons designated in the direction;

(d)

to the whole of the harbour or to a part; or

(e)

at all times or at certain times or at certain states of the tide;

and every direction must specify the extent of its application including its geographical extent in relation to the matters referred to in sub-paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e).

(3)

The Authority may amend or revoke a direction given under paragraph (1).

(4)

The Authority must keep and make available for inspection at its main office and on its website10 a public register of all in force general directions.