Article 9 Enforcement of special directions

Without prejudice to any other remedy available, if a special direction applying to a vessel is not complied with within a reasonable time, the harbour master may board the vessel to carry out the direction or may otherwise cause the vessel to be handled in accordance with the direction.

Except in an emergency, the powers conferred by paragraph (1) may only be exercised at least 48 hours after the giving of the special direction.

Expenses incurred in the exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph (1) are recoverable by the Board as if they were a charge of the Board in respect of the vessel.