Article 30 Special directions to vessels

(1)

The harbourmaster may give a special direction in respect of any vessel anywhere within the harbour for any of the following purposes—

(a)

requiring persons to comply with a requirement made in or under a general direction;

(b)

regulating or requiring the movement, anchorage, berthing, mooring or unmooring of the vessel;

(c)

regulating the loading, discharging, storing and safeguarding of its cargo, fuel, water or stores and the dispatch of its business at the harbour premises;

(d)

specifying the precautions to be taken in respect of apparatus, machinery and equipment;

(e)

prohibiting or restricting the use of fires or lights.

(2)

A special direction may be given in any manner considered by the harbourmaster to be appropriate.

(3)

The harbourmaster may revoke or amend a special direction.