Paragraph 3 F1

(1)

The Secretary of State may give a direction in respect of a ship under this paragraph if in his opinion it is necessary for the purpose of—

(a)

securing the safety of the ship or of other ships;

(b)

securing the safety of persons or property;

(c)

preventing or reducing pollution.

(2)

The direction may be given to—

(a)

the owner of the ship;

(b)

a person in possession of the ship;

(c)

the master of the ship.

(3)

The direction may require the person to whom it is given to ensure that—

(a)

the ship is moved or not moved from a specified place or area in United Kingdom waters;

(b)

the ship is moved or not moved to a specified place or area in United Kingdom waters;

(c)

the ship is moved or not moved over a specified route in United Kingdom waters;

(d)

the ship is removed from United Kingdom waters.

Annotations

F1: Sch. 3A inserted (10.9.2003) by Marine Safety Act 2003 (c. 16), s. 4, Sch. 1