Article 12 Modification of local legislation
(1)
The 1847 Act is modified in its application to the Port as follows—
(a)
in section 52 (powers of harbour, dock, or pier master) “vessel” has the meaning given by article 2 of this Order and within the definition of “vessel” “watercraft” has the meaning given by article 2 of this Order.
(2)
Section 17 of the Southampton Harbour Act 1863 (which incorporates the 1847 Act) is amended as follows—
(a)
for “and Twenty-six” substitute “Twenty-six and Fifty-three”.
(3)
Section 13 of the 1939 Act (orders of harbour-master need not be in writing) is repealed.