Should the port be closed (see paragraph 26) they will hoist in
addition to the above three red balls vertical 6 ft. apart in a position
where they are clearly visible all round the horizon.

$(b)$ By Night : They will carry in addition to the ordinary
navigation lights three lights vertical $6 \mathrm{ft}$. apart in a position
where they are clearly visible all round the horizon. These three
lights will be white when the port is open, red when the port
is closed (see paragraph 26).

26. “Port closed” : Meaning of the Term.-The term “Port
    closed” means that vessels are not permitted to proceed inward
    further than the examination anchorage.

(2) The port will be closed as stated in paragraph 23. In
addition, the port may be closed at any other time by order of
the Captain-in-Charge.

27. Signal to indicate “Port closed” and where hoisted.-The signal
    to indicate that the port is closed is-

($a$) By day-

(1) Three red balls hoisted vertically $6 \mathrm{ft}$. apart in a position
in the examination steamer (see paragraph 25) where
they are clearly visible all round the horizon.

(2) A similar signal hoisted at Takapuna Head.

(b) By night-

(1) Three red lights hoisted vertically $6 \mathrm{ft}$. apart in a
position in the examination steamer where they are
clearly visible all round the horizon in lieu of the three
white lights hoisted when the port is open (see
paragraph 25).

(2) A similar signal hoisted at Takapuna Head.

28. Instructions to Merchant Vessels when the Port is closed.-When
    the signals specified in paragraph 27 are displayed the port is closed,
    and all merchant vessels must either remain in the examination
    anchorage or proceed to sea. No merchant vessel is permitted to
    proceed to sea from the examination anchorage without permission
    from the Examining Officer (see paragraph 19).

29. Regulations to be observed when in the Examination Anchorage.-
    Except to save life or to avoid accident, or with previous permission
    from the Examining Officer, masters of merchant vessels are forbidden to-

(1) Move the vessel.

(2) Communicate in any way with the shore or with other vessels.

(3) Lower any boats.

(4) Work any cables.

(5) Allow any person to leave the vessel, or any part of the
vessel, cargo, stores, &c., to be removed.

(2) Should it be necessary in order to save life or to avoid accident
to do any of these things without previous permission of the Examining
Officer, this officer is to be communicated with at once.

30. To get into Communication with the Examining Officer when in
    the Examination Anchorage :-

(a) By day-Merchant vessels are to hoist flags D.P.G. international code.

(b) By night-Merchant vessels are to hoist two lights, red over
white, 3 ft. apart, at the fore masthead.

31. Special Regulations for Small Craft wishing to enter the Port.-
    All small craft must enter by the Rangitoto Channel and are to report
    to the examination vessel, from whom permission to enter must be
    obtained.

32. Prohibitions affecting Small Craft.-Small craft must not
    anchor in the fairways of the Rangitoto Channel or of the Inner
    Harbour.

PART II.-INTERNAL MOVEMENT.

37. Local Authority controlling Internal Movement.-The Harbourmaster, Auckland Harbour Board, is the local authority controlling
    internal movement. No movement in the port is to take place without
    the authority of this officer.

38. Restrictions on Merchant Vessels entering certain Areas in the
    Port.-Vessels with quantities of explosives exceeding ten tons should
    enter the examination anchorage, whence they will be directed by the
    pilot to the large explosives anchorage.

(2) Vessels with explosives not exceeding ten tons will proceed to
the examination anchorage, and then to the small explosives anchorage
off Orakei Wharf.