# The Port of Tyne Harbour Revision Order 2026, Article 29: Power to give general directions as to the use of the port, etc.


(1) The Authority may, in accordance with the requirements of article 30 (procedure for giving, amending or revoking general directions), give a general direction for all or any of the following purposes—
(a) the ease, convenience or safety of navigation;
(b) the safety of persons;
(c) the protection of property, flora or fauna;
(d) the ease, convenience or safety of port operations ashore,
within the port.
(2) A direction under this article may apply—
(a) to all vessels or to a class of vessel;
(b) to all vehicles or to a class of vehicle;
(c) to persons designated in the direction;
(d) to the whole of the port or to a part;
(e) at all times or at certain times or at certain states of the tide,
and every direction must specify the extent of its application in relation to those matters.
(3) The Authority may amend or revoke a direction given under paragraph (1).
(4) The Authority must keep and make available for inspection at the port office and on the port website a public register of all in force general directions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1088/article/29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/port-of-tyne-harbour-revision-order-2026/article-29
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