(1) A detention direction may be given to the master of a ship to which this paragraph applies by -
(a) the Secretary of State, or
(b) a harbour authority.
(2) The Secretary of State may direct a harbour authority to give a detention direction to the master of a ship to which this paragraph applies.
(3) A "detention direction" means a direction requiring the detention of a ship at a port or anchorage.
(4) A detention direction given in relation to a ship -
(a) must be in writing,
(b) must be delivered to the master of the ship by the person who detains the ship,
(c) must state the grounds on which the ship is detained, and
(d) must state that -
(i) it is given under this regulation, and
(ii) any requirements imposed by the direction must be complied with.
(5) Paragraph (6) applies if -
(a) the ship is not a British ship, and
(b) there is in the United Kingdom a consular officer for the country to which the ship belongs.
(6) A copy of the detention direction must be sent as soon as prac
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