# The Poole Harbour Revision Order 2026, Article 18: Boarding of vessels and vehicles


(1) A duly authorised officer of the Commissioners may, on producing their authority if asked, enter and inspect a vessel or vehicle in the harbour for the purposes of any enactment relating to the harbour undertaking, including enforcement.
(2) Such advance notice as is reasonably practicable in the circumstances must be served on the owner or master of the vessel or the owner of the vehicle before a duly authorised officer of the Commissioners enters and inspects a vessel or vehicle under paragraph (1) except—
(a) in an emergency; or
(b) where the giving of advance notice would obstruct the purpose of exercising the power.
(3) If the owner or master of the vessel or the owner of the vehicle cannot be identified after reasonable enquiries have been made, notice may be served by affixing it to the vessel or vehicle.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/724/article/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/poole-harbour-revision-order-2026/article-18
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