230Functions of harbour masters

230 Functions of harbour masters (1) The functions of a harbour master are as follows— (a) to control and direct vessels entering and leaving the waters for which he or she has been engaged, including the time and manner of doing so; (b) to control and direct the navigation and other movement of vessels in those waters; (c) to control and direct the position where and the manner in which any vessel may anchor or be secured in those waters; (d) to control and direct the time and manner of the taking in or discharging from any vessel of cargo, stores, fuel, fresh water and water ballast in those waters; (e) to control and direct the securing or removal of any vessel in those waters in, from or to any position the harbour master thinks fit; (f) any other functions that are conferred on harbour masters by or under this or any other Act. (2) A harbour master must carry out his or her functions under subsection (1) in a manner— (a) that ensures the safety of persons and the safe operation of vessels; and (b) that minimises the effect of vessel operations on the environment.