# The Western Isles Islands Council (Leverburgh) Harbour Revision Order 1995, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2971/article/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/western-isles-islands-council-leverburgh-harbour-revision-order-1995/article-6
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