The Dockyard Port of Plymouth Order 1999

Vessels with mechanical, equipment or structural defects

34.—(1) No vessel shall be navigated within the Dockyard Port except with the permission of the Queen’s Harbour Master in accordance with any conditions attached thereto if the vessel has any of the following defects:

(a) defects to main engines, steering gear or other auxiliary machinery which may affect the manoeuvring of the vessel;

(b) inoperable equipment which may affect the safe navigation of the vessel including but without limitation to Very High Frequency radiotelephony equipment, radar, compass, whistle or siren, or rudder indicator;

(c) inoperable capstans, winches, mooring winches, or anchors that are not cleared and ready for use;

(d) a list of over five degrees or is excessively out of trim;

(e) any cargo, or any hull or machinery damage which may affect the safety of the vessel or the containment or safety of the cargo or bunkers;

(f) it is unseaworthy in any respect.

(2) The master of every vessel shall make a declaration to the Queen’s Harbour Master that his vessel does not have any of the defects specified in paragraph (1) above at the same time as he advises or is required by Regulations 30 to 32 to advise the Queen’s Harbour Master of his intention to navigate within the Dockyard Port.