(1) The principal functions of a harbour master are ¾

(a) to control the movement and mooring of vessels in the port;

(b) to ensure the port is kept free of obstructions or possible obstructions to vessels using the port;

(c) to ensure that the safety of people and property in the port is not endangered by vessels or dangerous things; and

(d) to ensure that the operations of the port in relation to vessels are conducted safely and efficiently.

(2) A harbour master has such other functions as the port authority determines.

(3) The fact that a harbour master is a member of staff does not affect the powers of the CEO in relation to that member of staff.

(4) If a harbour master is a person referred to in section 102(1)(c), the CEO may give directions to the harbour master as to the performance of his or her functions and the harbour master is to comply with those directions.