Galway Harbour Act, 1935

Penalty for not having buoy to anchor of vessel.

69.—If the master or commander of any vessel which shall cast anchor within the limits of the Harbour shall not immediately on casting anchor tie or fasten or cause to be tied or fastened a buoy to such anchor in such a manner that the said buoy shall float, and in a conspicuous manner so that it may be plainly and easily seen in what place such anchor has been cast, such master or commander shall be liable on conviction to a penalty not exceeding five pounds and shall for every hour that such anchor shall remain after warning from the Harbour Master or his authorised deputy without such buoy being tied as aforesaid thereto to be liable on conviction to a further penalty not exceeding five pounds: Provided always that the enforcing of the said penalties shall not in any manner affect any remedy which any person or persons shall or may have against such master or commander for any damage or injury which may be done to such person or persons by reason of such neglect as aforesaid.