(a) The Harbour Master is, in respect of the port for which he or she is appointed, the final authority in respect of all matters relating to pilotage, navigation, navigational aids, dredging and all other matters relating to the
movement of vessels within port limits.
(b) For purposes of paragraph (a), the Harbour Master may give such written or verbal instructions as may reasonably be necessary for-
(i) promoting or securing conditions conducive to the ease, convenience or safety of navigation in the port;
(ii) regulating the movement or mooring and unmooring of a vessel in the port;
(iii) controlling the manner in which cargo, fuel, water or ship’s stores are taken on, discharged or handled;
(iv) regulating the removal or disposal of any residues and mixtures containing oil or noxious liquid substances, sewage and garbage from vessels in a port and requiring any such matter to be deposited in reception facilities in the port;
(v) the detention of a vessel reasonably suspected of causing oil pollution and ensuring that the total cost of the pollution clean-up operation is recovered, or acceptable guarantees are provided, prior to the vessel being given permission to leave the port;
(vi) carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.
