Article 27 Enforcement of special directions

If a special direction is not complied with within a reasonable time, the harbour master may put persons on board the vessel to carry out the direction or may otherwise cause the vessel to be handled in accordance with the direction.

Paragraph (1) does not restrict the use of any other remedy available to the Authority.

If there is no one on board a vessel to comply with a special direction, the harbour master may proceed as if the direction had been given and not complied with, but the harbour master shall not do so unless, after reasonable inquiry has been made, the master cannot be found.

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