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Section 21 Special directions to vessels in the port and the Medway approach area

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(1)

A direction under this section may be given for any of the purposes set out in subsection (2) of this section by the harbour master to a vessel anywhere in the port or the Medway approach area and to a vessel prior to its entering the port from a dock.

(2)

A direction under this section may be given for any of the following purposes:—

(a)

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

(b)

regulating or requiring for the ease, convenience or safety of navigation the movement, mooring or unmooring of a vessel;

(c)

regulating for the safety of navigation the manner in which a vessel takes in or discharges cargo, fuel, water or ship's stores.