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The Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas Regulations 2016

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PART 3Marking of Vessels

Flags and lights to be displayed by vessels

8.—(1) Where a vessel is carrying any of the dangerous goods specified in Schedule 1, the master of that vessel shall ensure that it displays—

(a)in the case of a vessel with a mast—

(i)during the day, a flag complying with the requirements of Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 2, and

(ii)at times of restricted visibility or during the night, an all-round red light giving a clear, uniform and unbroken light visible in good night time conditions for a distance of at least 2 nautical miles;

(b)in the case of a vessel without a mast—

(i)during the day, a flag complying with the requirements of Parts 1 and 3 of Schedule 2, and

(ii)when moored or anchored during the night and during the day in restricted visibility, an all-round red light.

(2) Any flag or light required by paragraph (1) to be displayed shall be positioned so as to be as conspicuous as is reasonably practicable, and in the case of a light, so that it is above any other light being displayed by the vessel.

(3) Any dumb craft must have either its towing craft or, when moored, its accompanying craft display the appropriate flag or light as detailed in the paragraphs above.

(4) This regulation does not apply to a ferry operated entirely within Category A-D waters within the meaning of the Merchant Shipping (Categorisation of Waters) Regulations 1992.

Vessels to keep a safe distance from moored or anchored vessels displaying the flag or light required by regulation 8

9.—(1) A master shall not bring a vessel alongside a moored or anchored vessel which is displaying a flag or signal required by regulation 8 without—

(a)the permission of the berth operator and the master of the vessel if it is at berth;

(b)the permission of the harbour master and the master of the vessel if it is elsewhere,

and must otherwise keep a safe distance from that vessel.

(2) The permission in paragraph (1) may relate to a named vessel, to a class of vessels or to vessels generally.

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