# The Port of Tyne Harbour Revision Order 2026, Article 36: Boarding of vessels and vehicles


(1) A duly authorised officer of the Authority may, on producing their authority if asked, enter and inspect a vessel or vehicle in the port for the purposes of any enactment relating to the port 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 Authority 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/2026/1088/article/36 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/port-of-tyne-harbour-revision-order-2026/article-36
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