Paragraph 6 Meaning of “port of call”F1
In this Schedule, except where sub-paragraph (2) applies, the expression “port of call” means any port that a ship arrives or is present at and at which—
passengers or crew embark, or disembark, that ship; or
cargo is loaded onto, or unloaded from, that ship.
This sub-paragraph applies where a ship arrives or is present at a port and—
arrival or presence at the port is exclusively for the purpose of—
refuelling the ship;
obtaining supplies in connection with the operation of the ship;
relieving the ship’s crew, other than relieving of crew of an offshore ship;
going into dry dock;
obtaining repairs to the ship or its equipment;
sheltering from adverse weather conditions;
obtaining assistance where the ship is in distress; or
arrival or presence at the port is rendered necessary as a result of—
a medical emergency;
search and rescue activities;
the provision of assistance to a ship in distress.
In this paragraph, a port includes an offshore installation that has an assigned United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UN/LOCODE) at the date this Order is made.