# The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023, Regulation 47: Directions prohibiting port entry

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) A port barring direction may be given to the master or pilot of a specified ship.
(2) A port barring direction may be given by—
(a) the Secretary of State, or
(b) a harbour authority.
(3) The Secretary of State may direct a harbour authority to take such steps as are reasonably practicable to secure that a ship mentioned in a port barring direction does not enter a port or ports in the United Kingdom specified in the direction, or any port in the United Kingdom.
(4) It is an offence for a person to whom a direction is given under this regulation to fail to comply with the direction.
(5) The Secretary of State may notify a person that the existence of a port barring direction, any part of the content of the direction, or anything done under the direction, is to be treated as confidential.
(6) It is an offence for a person to disclose information if the Secretary of State has notified that person under paragraph (5) that the information is to be treated as confidential.
(7) In this regulation, a “port barring direction” means a direction prohibiting a ship from entering a port or ports in the United Kingdom specified in the direction, or any port in the United Kingdom.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1314/regulation/47 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/iran-sanctions-regulations-2023/regulation-47
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