# The Public Health (Ships) Regulations 1979, Regulation 24


If after the arrival of a ship a case of disease subject to the International Health Regulations or of lassa fever, rabies, viral haemorrhagic fever or marburg disease occurs on board, or an animal infected with any such disease is discovered or suspected of being on board, the authorised officer may direct the master to take the ship to a mooring station.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1979/1435/regulation/24 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-health-ships-regulations-1979/regulation-24
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