# The Argyll and Bute Council (Oban) Harbour Revision Order 2026, Article 23: Special directions to vessels


(1) The harbour master may give a special direction under this article—
(a) requiring a vessel anywhere within the harbour to comply with a requirement made in or under a general direction;
(b) regulating the time at which, the manner in which and speed at which a vessel shall enter into, go out of, move within or lie in or at the harbour;
(c) for securing that a vessel move only at certain times or during certain periods;
(d) prohibiting the mooring of a vessel in any particular part or parts of the harbour;
(e) regulating or requiring the movement, mooring or unmooring of a vessel;
(f) regulating the manner in which a vessel takes in or discharges (from ship to shore or shore to ship or ship to ship) passengers, cargo, fuel, water, ship’s stores or ballast in the harbour; and
(g) requiring the removal from any part of the harbour of a vessel if—
(h) it is on fire;
(i) it is in such condition as to be liable to become immobilised or waterlogged, or to sink, or to constitute a danger to life (including wildlife) or property;
(j) it is making an unlawful use of the harbour or interfering with the reasonable use or enjoyment of the harbour by other vessels or persons; or
(k) its removal is necessary to enable maintenance or repair work to be carried out at harbour premises or to premises adjacent thereto.
(2) A special direction may be given in any manner considered by the harbour master to be appropriate.
(3) The harbour master may revoke or amend a special direction.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2026/287/article/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/argyll-and-bute-council-oban-harbour-revision-order-2026/article-23
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