SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2REGULATION OF THE ESTUARY

PART 2NAVIGATION

Shipkeepers

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1

A vessel that is compelled or allowed to anchor in or near the channels must not be left at any time without a shipkeeper.

2

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), a vessel is anchored near the channels if that vessel could at the extent of its swing and having regard to—

a

prevailing or anticipated weather conditions, and

b

the potential to drag the vessel’s anchor,

infringe on the channels.

3

In this paragraph, “shipkeeper” means a person charged with the care and safety of a vessel, in the absence of its master, which is compelled or allowed to anchor in or near the channels in accordance with sub-paragraph (1).