[F13(1)The Secretary of State may give a direction in respect of a ship under this paragraph if in his opinion it is necessary for the purpose of—U.K.
(a)securing the safety of the ship or of other ships;
(b)securing the safety of persons or property;
(c)preventing or reducing pollution.
(2)The direction may be given to—
(a)the owner of the ship;
(b)a person in possession of the ship;
(c)the master of the ship.
(3)The direction may require the person to whom it is given to ensure that—
(a)the ship is moved or not moved from a specified place or area in United Kingdom waters;
(b)the ship is moved or not moved to a specified place or area in United Kingdom waters;
(c)the ship is moved or not moved over a specified route in United Kingdom waters;
(d)the ship is removed from United Kingdom waters.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3A inserted (10.9.2003) by Marine Safety Act 2003 (c. 16), s. 4, Sch. 1