F1Harbour directions
40BProcedure
1
Harbour directions must be in writing.
2
Before giving harbour directions a harbour authority must consult such representatives of users of the harbour as the authority think appropriate.
3
A harbour authority must make such arrangements as they think appropriate for publicising a proposed harbour direction for at least 28 days before it is given.
4
A harbour authority must—
a
make harbour directions available for inspection, and
b
supply a copy to anyone who requests it.
5
A harbour authority may charge for the supply of copies.
6
As soon as is reasonably practicable after giving a harbour direction the harbour authority must publish a notice in a newspaper specialising in shipping news—
a
stating that a harbour direction has been given, and
b
giving details of the arrangements for the inspection and supply of copies of harbour directions.
Ss. 40A-40D and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 5(1), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3; S.I. 2013/2006, art. 2