# The Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas Regulations 2016, Regulation 9: Vessels to keep a safe distance from moored or anchored vessels displaying the flag or light required by regulation 8

Extent: E+W+S

(1) A master shall not bring a vessel alongside a moored or anchored vessel which is displaying a flag or signal required by regulation 8 without—
(a) the permission of the berth operator and the master of the vessel if it is at berth;
(b) the permission of the harbour master and the master of the vessel if it is elsewhere,
and must otherwise keep a safe distance from that vessel.
(2) The permission in paragraph (1) may relate to a named vessel, to a class of vessels or to vessels generally.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/721/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-goods-in-harbour-areas-regulations-2016/regulation-9
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