(a) No person shall allow or suffer any vessel owned or in his possession or charge to lie in the harbor insecurely fastened or to drift upon the waters of the harbor. The Commissioner of Streets, Bridges and Harbor shall notify the master, owner or other person in charge of any such vessel to secure the same without delay. If the Commissioner is unable to find the master, owner or person in charge of such vessel, the Commissioner shall have the power to secure and fasten such vessel and all expenses incurred shall be chargeable to the owner, lessee or person in possession or charge of such vessel.
(b) No vessel shall be moored or anchored in the harbor or laid up along any wharf or pier in such manner as to endanger or prevent the passage of other vessels. The Commissioner shall have the power to remove or order removed any vessel so moored, anchored or laid up when it is necessary to prevent damage to or facilitate the passage of other vessels.
(1952 Code § 22-2-7; Ord. 719-55)