Article 6 Special directions

(1)

The harbourmaster may give a direction under this article in respect of a vessel anywhere in the harbour for any of the following purposes:—

(a)

regulating or requiring the movement, berthing, mooring or unmooring of the vessel;

(b)

regulating the loading, discharging, storing and safeguarding of its cargo, fuel, water or stores and the dispatch of its business at harbour premises;

(c)

specifying the precautions to be taken in respect of apparatus, machinery and equipment;

(d)

as to the use of the motive power of the vessel;

(e)

prohibiting or restricting the use of fires or lights;

(f)

as to the use of ballast;

(g)

requiring the removal from any part of the harbour of a vessel if—

(i)

it is on fire; or

(ii)

it is in such condition as to be liable to become immobilised or waterlogged, or to sink; or

(iii)

it is making an unlawful use of the harbour or interfering with the reasonable use or enjoyment thereof by other vessels or persons; or

(iv)

its removal is necessary to enable maintenance or repair work to be carried out to harbour premises or to premises adjacent thereto;

(h)

requiring the removal outside the harbour of a vessel if such removal is considered by the harbourmaster to be necessary in order to avoid danger to life (including wildlife) or to property.

(2)

A special direction may be given in any manner considered by the harbourmaster to be appropriate.