Power to permit prohibited ships to enter port8
1
Notwithstanding regulation 7, if this regulation applies, the Secretary of State may allow a ship access to a specific port or anchorage in the United Kingdom.
2
This regulation applies if the Secretary of State—
a
considers that a circumstance in paragraph (3) applies in relation to the ship; and
b
is satisfied that adequate measures to ensure safe entry have been implemented by the company or master of the ship.
3
The circumstances are—
a
force majeure;
b
overriding safety considerations;
c
the need to reduce or minimise the risk of pollution; or
d
the need to have deficiencies rectified.