# The Port of Tyne Harbour Revision Order 2026, Article 32: Special directions


(1) The harbour master may give a special direction in respect of a vessel anywhere in the port for any of the following purposes—
(a) requiring a person to comply with a requirement made in or under a general direction;
(b) regulating or requiring the movement, anchorage, berthing, mooring or unmooring of the vessel;
(c) regulating the loading, discharging, storing and safeguarding of its cargo, fuel, water or stores, and the dispatch of its business at the port premises;
(d) specifying the precautions to be taken in respect of apparatus, machinery and equipment;
(e) prohibiting, extinguishing or restricting the use of fires or lights;
(f) regulating the discharge or use of ballast;
(g) requiring the removal of the vessel from any part of the port if the vessel—
(i) is on fire,
(ii) is in such condition as to be liable to become immobilised or waterlogged, to sink or to constitute a danger to life (including wildlife) or property,
(iii) is making an unlawful use of the port or interfering with the reasonable use or enjoyment of the port by other vessels or persons or the dispatch of business in the port,
(iv) needs to be removed to enable maintenance or repair work to be carried out to the port;
(h) requiring the vessel to be removed to a place outside the port if such removal is considered by the harbour master to be necessary in order to avoid danger to life (including wildlife) or to property.
(2) A special direction relating to a vessel must specify a particular person to whom the direction is addressed, either by name or by a description sufficient to enable the person in question to be identified.
(3) A special direction may be given in any manner considered by the harbour master to be appropriate.
(4) The harbour master may amend or revoke a special direction.
(5) Special directions and directions given under section 52 of the 1847 Act by the harbour master prevail over general directions given, or byelaws made, by the Authority in the event of a conflict.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1088/article/32 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/port-of-tyne-harbour-revision-order-2026/article-32
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