237Offence to fail to comply with direction or obstruct, harbour master

237 Offence to fail to comply with direction or obstruct, harbour master (1) The master of a vessel must not, without reasonable excuse, refuse or fail to comply with— (a) any direction given under this Chapter to the master by a harbour master; or (b) any direction in the regulations. S. 237(1A) inserted by No. 19/2022 s. 71. (1A) A pilot who has the conduct of a vessel in pilot required waters must not, without reasonable excuse, refuse or fail to comply with any direction given under section 232 to the pilot by a harbour master. (2) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, obstruct a harbour master (or a person acting under the direction of a harbour master) performing a function or exercising any power under this Chapter. Part 6.5—Other matters