# The Poole Harbour Revision Order 2026, Article 17: Master’s responsibility in relation to general directions


The giving of a general direction does not diminish or in any other way affect the responsibility of the master of the vessel in relation to which the direction is given, in relation to the vessel, its cargo, persons on board the vessel or any other vessel, cargo, person or property.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/724/article/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/poole-harbour-revision-order-2026/article-17
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