The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022

Power to make general directions to vessels

65.—(1) Subject to paragraph (3), the undertaker may give directions, or revoke or amend directions that it has previously given, for the purpose of—

(a) designating areas which vessels are to use, or refrain from using, for movement or mooring;

(b) requiring the master of a vessel to give to the harbour master information relating to the vessel reasonably required by the harbour master to identify the vessel, its cargo and its likely time of arrival at and departure from the harbour; and

(c) the protection of property, flora and fauna.

(2) A direction under paragraph (1) may apply—

(a) to all vessels or to a class of vessels designated in the direction;

(b) to the whole of the harbour and the approaches and channels leading to the harbour, or to a part designated in the direction; and

(c) at all times or at certain times or at certain states of the tide designated in the direction,

and every direction given under this article must specify the extent of its application in relation to the matters referred to in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).

(3) Before giving a direction, or revoking or amending a direction previously given, under paragraph (1), the undertaker must consult the Royal Yachting Association and the Chamber of Shipping and have regard to any written representations received from them.