ACT
(Act 11 of 1994, 16 of 2000, 5 of 2011 and 14 of 2016)
Act 11 of 1994 .. in force 19 November 1994
Amended by Act 16 of 2000 .. in force 23 September 2000
Amended by Act 5 of 2011 .. in force 28 March 2011
Amended by Act 14 of 2016 .. in force 17 May 2016
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART 1
PRELIMINARY
| 1. | Short Title |
| 2. | Interpretation |
| 2A. | Force of law |
| 3. | Application to Government ships |
PART 2
ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT
| 4. | Establishment of Division |
| 5. | Power of Minister to give directions |
| 6. | Maritime Officers |
| 7. | Surveyor's powers and duties |
| 8. | Registrar of Ships and Assistant Registrar of Ships |
| 9. | Minister may delegate certain powers and duties |
| 10. | Registrar of Seamen |
PART 3
RESTRICTION ON TRADING
| 11. | Trade in Saint Lucian waters |
PART 4
REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF SHIPS AND PROPRIETARY INTERESTS IN SHIPS
Registration of Saint Lucian ships
| 12. | Qualifications for owning a Saint Lucian ship |
| 12A. | Qualification for registration of foreign ship as Saint Lucian ship |
| 13. | Obligation to register Saint Lucian ships |
| 14. | Application for registration |
| 15. | Declaration of ownership |
| 16. | Evidence on first registration |
| 17. | Restriction on registration |
| 18. | Cancellation of registration |
| 19. | Restriction on de-registration of ships |
| 19A. | Dispensations |
| 19B. | Termination and revocation of dispensation granted under section 19A |
| 19C. | Flag to be used where a dispensation has been granted under section 19A |
| 20. | Port of Registry |
| 21. | Register books |
| 22. | Documents to be retained by the Registrar of Ships |
| 22A. | Obligation of owner or operator of ship registered under section 12A |
| 23. | Name of ship |
| 24. | Change of name of ship |
| 25. | Identity marks for fishing vessels |
| 26. | Offences under section 24 and 25 |
| 27. | Call sign |
Tonnage Measurement
| 28. | Register book for ships under construction |
| 29. | Survey and measurements of ships |
| 30. | Minister to make Tonnage Regulations |
| 31. | Tonnage once ascertained to be tonnage of ship |
| 32. | Tonnage of foreign ship |
| 33. | Foreign and other measurements |
| 34. | Alterations between surveys |
| 35. | Appointment of surveyors of ships |
| 36. | Marking of ships |
Certificate of Registry
| 37. | Certificate of Registry |
| 38. | Power to make Regulations in relation to certificate of registry |
| 39. | Issue and custody of certificate of registry |
| 40. | Improper use of certificate of registry |
| 41. | Provisional certificate of registry |
| 42. | Temporary pass in lieu of certificate of registry |
Registration of Alterations and Registration Anew
| 43. | Registration of alterations |
| 44. | Procedure for registration of alterations |
| 45. | Provisional certificate where ship registered anew |
| 46. | Registration anew on change of ownership |
| 47. | Procedure on registration anew |
| 48. | Restriction on re-registration of wrecked or abandoned ships |
| 49. | Ships to be licensed |
| 50. | Qualifications for owning a licensed Saint Lucian ship |
| 51. | Operating restrictions |
| 52. | Regulations for licensing of ships |
Transfers and Transmissions
| 53. | Transfer of ship or share |
| 54. | Declaration of transfer |
| 55. | Registration of transfer |
| 56. | Transmission of property in ship on bankruptcy or death |
| 57. | Order for sale on transmission to an unqualified person |
| 58. | Transfer of ship or share by order of the Court |
| 59. | Power of Court to prohibit any dealing with ship |
Mortgages
| 60. | Mortgage of ship or share therein |
| 61. | Mortgage of provisionally registered ships |
| 62. | Entry of discharge of mortgage |
| 63. | Priority of mortgages |
| 64. | Mortgagee not treated as owner |
| 65. | Mortgagee to have power of disposal |
| 66. | Mortgage not affected by bankruptcy |
| 67. | Transfer of mortgages |
| 68. | Transmission of interest in mortgage on bankruptcy or death |
| 69. | Authority to sell or mortgage out of Saint Lucia |
| 70. | General rules for Certificates of Sale |
| 71. | Procedure where ship under certificate granted in Saint Lucia |
| 72. | Registration in Saint Lucia where ship sold under certificate of sale granted in a foreign state |
| 73. | Rules as to certificate of mortgage |
| 74. | Loss of certificate of sale or mortgage |
| 75. | Revocation of certificate of sale or mortgage |
Maritime Liens
| 76. | Maritime liens |
| 77. | Priority of liens |
| 78. | Order of priority of liens |
| 79. | Rights of ship builders and ship repairers |
| 80. | Overriding nature of maritime liens |
| 81. | Claims arising from radioactive products |
| 82. | Limitation period |
| 83. | Notice of sale to be given |
| 84. | Effect of sale on mortgages |
| 85. | Disposition of proceeds of sale |
| 86. | Issue of certificate that a ship is free of mortgages, liens and other encumbrances |
Miscellaneous
| 87. | Provision for cases of infancy and disability |
| 88. | Notice of trusts not receivable |
| 89. | Definition of beneficial interest |
| 90. | Liability of beneficial owners |
| 91. | Registration of managing owner |
| 92. | Power to dispense with declarations or evidence |
| 93. | Mode of making declaration |
| 94. | Admissibility in evidence of register book and other documents |
| 95. | Forgery of documents |
| 96. | False declarations |
| 97. | Procedure on forfeiture of ship |
| 98. | Liabilities of ship not recognised |
| 99. | Forms |
| 100. | Instructions to Registrar of Ships |
| 101. | Returns to be made by the Registrar of Ships |
PART 5
NATIONAL CHARACTER AND FLAG
| 102. | National character of ship to be declared on clearance |
| 103. | National colours |
| 104. | Right to fly the flag of Saint Lucia |
| 105. | Showing of national colours |
| 106. | Penalty for unduly assuming Saint Lucian character |
| 107. | National flag on foreign ship |
| 108. | Penalty for using national colours if not qualified |
| 109. | Penalty for concealing Saint Lucian character or assuming foreign character |
| 110. | Liabilities of ship not recognised as a Saint Lucian ship |
PART 6
MANNING AND CERTIFICATION
| 111. | Regulations regarding manning and qualifications of persons serving in Saint Lucian ships |
| 112. | Power to exempt |
| 113. | Recognition of certificates issued abroad |
| 114. | Board of Inquiry |
| 115. | Cancellation or suspension of certificates or licences |
| 116. | Court of formal investigation to recommend cancellation or suspension of certificate |
| 117. | Appeals against cancellation or suspension |
| 118. | Offences |
| 119. | Prohibition against going to sea undermanned |
| 120. | Production of certificates and other documents of qualification |
| 121. | Ship leaving port while under detention |
| 122. | Saving and transitional |
PART 7
ENGAGEMENT AND WELFARE OF SEAMEN
Engagement of Seamen
| 123. | Functions of Registrar of Seamen |
| 124. | Crew agreements |
| 125. | Contents of crew agreements |
| 126. | Regulations for disciplinary offences |
| 127. | Same offence |
| 128. | Procedures relating to certain crew agreements |
| 129. | Further provisions as crew agreements |
| 130. | Stipulations not to be contrary to law of flag State |
| 131. | Seamen's Certificate of discharge |
| 132. | Character report |
| 133. | Discharge on change of registration |
| 134. | Employment of children |
| 135. | Changes in crew of ships |
| 136. | Change of master |
| 137. | Regulations for conditions of service |
| 138. | Use of English language |
| 139. | Crew's knowledge of English |
Wages
| 140. | Time and manner of payment of wages |
| 141. | Master to deliver account of wages |
| 142. | Deductions from wages |
| 143. | Settlement of wages |
| 144. | Registrar of Seamen's decision as to wages |
| 145. | Registrar of Seamen may require ship's documents |
| 146. | Rate of exchange |
| 147. | Registrar of Seamen may settle wage dispute |
| 148. | Court may award interest on wages due where there is no crew agreement |
| 149. | Allotment notes |
| 150. | Wages where service terminated |
| 151. | Protection of seaman's rights and remedies |
| 152. | Claims against seaman's wages for maintenance |
| 153. | Master's remedies for remuneration and disbursements |
| 154. | Wages not to depend on freight |
| 155. | Refusal or inability to work |
| 156. | Illness caused by own default |
| 157. | Costs for procuring conviction |
| 158. | Improper discharge |
| 159. | Protection of wages |
| 160. | Leave and holidays |
| 161. | Seaman may sue for wages |
| 162. | Jurisdiction of High Court in the recovery of wages |
| 163. | Power to rescind contracts |
Property of Deceased Seaman
| 164. | Property of deceased seaman |
| 165. | Delivery of deceased seaman's property |
| 166. | Forgery of documents |
Occupational Safety
| 167. | Occupational safety regulations |
Food and Water
| 168. | Provisions and water |
| 169. | Complaints as to provisions and water |
| 170. | Allowance for short or bad provisions |
| 171. | Weights and measures |
Health and Welfare
| 172. | Medical fitness regulations |
| 173. | Crew accommodation regulations |
| 174. | Certified cook to be carried |
| 175. | Medical stores regulations |
| 176. | Expenses for medical treatment and burial |
| 177. | Medical practitioners to be carried |
| 178. | Welfare Board for seamen's welfare |
| 179. | Facilities for making complaints |
Protection of Seamen from Imposition
| 180. | Assignment and sale of salvage |
| 181. | Seaman's debts |
Provisions as to Discipline
| 182. | Misconduct endangering life of ship |
| 183. | General offences against discipline |
| 184. | Desertion and absence without leave |
| 185. | Improper negotiation of advance note |
| 186. | Summary remedies not to affect other remedies |
| 187. | Certificate of discharge may be withheld |
| 188. | False statements as to last ship |
| 189. | Deserters from foreign ships |
| 190. | Proof of desertion when wages are to be forfeited |
| 191. | Application of forfeiture |
| 192. | Questions of forfeiture decided in suit for wages |
| 193. | Deduction of fine from wages |
| 194. | Persuading seaman to desert and harbouring a deserter |
| 195. | Penalty on stowaways |
| 196. | Trade disputes involving seamen |
| 197. | Offences to be entered in official log book |
Relief and Repatriation of Seamen
| 198. | Repatriation of seamen |
| 199. | Seaman to bear expense of repatriation in certain cases |
| 200. | Duty of Registrar of Seaman where seaman left behind |
| 201. | Effect of workman's compensation |
| 202. | Application to foreign vessels |
| 203. | Wages and effects of seaman left behind |
| 204. | Liability of master |
| 205. | Liability of Government |
| 206. | Payment to Government |
| 207. | Non-application of section 203 |
| 208. | Sale of seaman's effects |
| 209. | Maintenance and return of seaman involuntarily terminating service |
| 210. | Discharge of change of ownership |
| 211. | Certificate when seaman left behind |
| 212. | Offences |
| 213. | Account of wages of seaman left behind |
| 214. | Payment of seaman's wages |
| 215. | Application of wages of seaman left behind |
| 216. | Relief of distressed seaman |
| 217. | Repayment of relief and repatriation expenses |
| 218. | Forcing ashore |
| 219. | Proper return port |
| 220. | Manner of return |
| 221. | Return of seaman to proper return port |
| 222. | Minister may provide temporary relief |
| 223. | Unauthorised presence on board ship |
PART 8
OFFICIAL LOG BOOK AND ORDINARY SHIP'S LOG
| 224. | Official log book |
| 225. | Entries in official log book |
| 226. | Delivery of official log book to Director |
| 227. | Delivery of official log book where ship is or last was |
| 228. | Offences in respect of official log book |
| 229. | Ordinary ship's log |
| 230. | Returns of crew lists |
| 231. | Returns of births and deaths in Saint Lucian ships |
| 232. | Returns of births and deaths of Saint Lucian citizens in foreign ships |
| 233. | Penalty |
| 234. | Returns to be sent to the Registrar of Births and Deaths |
PART 9
PREVENTION OF COLLISIONS AND SAFETY OF NAVIGATION
| 235. | Collision regulations |
| 236. | Saint Lucian ships to observe collision regulations |
| 237. | Foreign ships in Saint Lucian waters |
| 238. | Damage caused by non-observance of collision regulations |
| 239. | Local rules for inland navigation |
| 240. | Inspection to enforce compliance with collision regulations |
| 241. | Duty to render assistance following collision |
| 242. | Record of boat and fire drills to be kept in official log book |
| 243. | Crew to be sufficient and efficient |
| 244. | Dangers to navigation to be notified |
| 245. | Master to proceed moderately in danger area |
| 246. | Notices to mariners and navigational warnings |
| 247. | Obligation to assist vessels in distress |
| 248. | Right to requisition ships when in distress |
| 249. | Obligation to assist persons in danger at sea |
| 250. | Salvage rights not affected |
| 251. | Regulations for signals of distress |
| 252. | Reports of accidents to ships |
| 253. | Loss of ship |
PART 10
SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA
| 254. | Interpretation |
| 255. | List of Safety Convention countries |
| 256. | Application of Safety Convention |
| 257. | Regulations relating to Safety at Sea |
| 258. | Ships in port through stress of weather |
| 259. | Breach of Safety Regulations |
| 260. | Appointment of surveyors |
| 261. | Surveyor's powers of inspection |
| 262. | Surveyor's Report to Director |
| 263. | Surveyor's record of inspections and certificates |
| 264. | Survey of passenger ships |
| 265. | Initial survey of passenger ships |
| 266. | Periodic surveys of passenger ships |
| 267. | Additional surveys of passenger ships |
| 268. | Passenger Ship Safety Certificate |
| 269. | Short Voyage Certificates for passenger ships |
| 270. | Exemption and Qualified Certificates for passenger ships |
| 271. | Validity of passenger ship Short Voyage Certificates |
| 272. | Passenger Ship Safety Certificate to be carried on board |
| 273. | Penalty for carrying excess passengers |
| 274. | Safety Equipment survey on Cargo Ships |
| 275. | Cargo ship Safety Equipment Certificate |
| 276. | Cargo ship exemption and Qualified Safety Equipment Certificates |
| 277. | Cargo ship radar and radio installation surveys |
| 278. | Issue of cargo ship Radio Certificate |
| 279. | Cargo ship exemption and Qualified Radio Certificates |
| 280. | Radio Exemption Certificates |
| 281. | Cargo ship safety construction surveys |
| 282. | Regulations for cargo ship safety construction requirements and surveys |
| 283. | Issue of cargo ship Safety Construction Certificate |
| 284. | Cargo ship exemption and Qualified Safety Construction Certificates |
| 285. | Validity period of cargo ship Safety Construction Certificate |
| 286. | Appeals against withholding of ship's certificates or detention |
| 287. | Periods of Validity of Certificates |
| 288. | Extension of validity of certificates |
| 289. | Validity of qualified certificate |
| 290. | Penalty for breach of Exemption Certificates |
| 291. | Posting up of certificates on boardship |
| 292. | Survey to verify compliance with Safety Certificates |
| 293. | Production of Safety Convention Certificate |
| 294. | Inspection of ships holding Safety Convention Certificates |
| 295. | Ship not to proceed to sea without appropriate certificate |
| 296. | Detention of ship for non-production of certificates |
| 297. | Ships to carry stability information |
| 298. | Penalty for forgery of survey report or certificate |
| 299. | Notice of accident, defect or alterations affecting the efficiency or sea-worthiness of the ship |
| 300. | Resurvey of a ship following alterations or damages |
| 301. | Application of this Part to foreign ships |
| 302. | Survey of foreign ships and issue of Safety Convention Certificates |
| 303. | Issue of Certificate by other Governments |
| 304. | Exceptions |
| 305. | Regulations for safety requirements and issue of local certificates |
PART 11
LOAD LINES
| 306. | Interpretation |
| 307. | Exceptions |
| 308. | Countries to which Load Lines Convention applies |
| 309. | Load line regulations |
| 310. | Certificates issued under the Load Lines Convention |
| 311. | International and Local Load Line Certificate |
| 312. | Certificates issued by other governments |
| 313. | Certificates issued at the request of other government |
| 314. | Regulations as to the validity of foreign certificates |
| 315. | Power to make exemption orders |
| 316. | Further powers to exempt ships of novel design |
| 317. | Extent of exemption |
| 318. | Issue of exemption certificate |
| 319. | Duration of extension of exemption |
| 320. | Effect of Load Line Certificates |
| 321. | Duration, renewal and cancellation of Load Line Certificate |
| 322. | Ships not to proceed to sea without Load Line Certificate |
| 323. | Deck cargo regulations |
| 324. | Inspection of Saint Lucian load line ships |
| 325. | Notice to be given of alterations affecting position of ship's load lines |
| 326. | Submersion of load lines |
| 327. | Alteration or defacement of load line marks |
| 328. | Ships not to proceed to sea unless complying with the Load Line Regulations |
| 329. | Production of Load Line Certificates of Saint Lucian ships |
| 330. | Production of Load Line Certificates of foreign ships |
| 331. | Submersion of load lines of foreign ships |
| 332. | Posting up of Load Line Certificate and entry of load line details in ship's log book |
| 333. | Inspection of ships regarding load lines |
| 334. | Contravention of load line regulations and detention of ship |
PART 12
CARRIAGE OF BULK CARGOES
| 335. | Bulk cargo regulations |
| 336. | Precautions regarding grain cargoes |
| 337. | Offences |
PART 13
DANGEROUS GOODS
| 338. | Regulations in to dangerous goods |
| 339. | Carriage and marking of dangerous goods |
| 340. | Offences |
| 341. | Rejection and disposal of dangerous goods by the ship |
| 342. | Forfeiture of dangerous goods |
PART 14
SEAWORTHINESS OF SHIPS
| 343. | Unseaworthy ship |
| 344. | Sending unseaworthy ship to sea |
| 345. | Duty to ensure seaworthiness |
| 346. | Detention of unseaworthy ship |
| 347. | Liability for costs and damages |
| 348. | Complainant liability |
| 349. | Security for costs |
| 350. | Desertion from unseaworthy ship |
| 351. | Appointment of Surveyors or other maritime officers |
| 352. | Costs of survey |
PART 15
WRECK AND SALVAGE
Wreck
| 353. | Appointment and powers of Principal Receiver of Wreck and of receivers of wreck |
| 354. | Fees of receiver |
| 355. | Duty of receiver where vessel is in distress |
| 356. | Power of receiver in case of ship in distress |
| 357. | Power to pass over adjoining lands |
| 358. | Duties of persons finding wreck |
| 359. | Suppression of plunder and disorder |
| 360. | Immunity of receiver |
| 361. | Notice of wreck to be given by receiver |
| 362. | Claims of owner of wreck |
| 363. | Sale of wreck |
| 364. | Penalty for taking wreck at the time of casualty |
| 365. | Right to unclaimed wreck |
| 366. | Wrecked goods subject to duties |
| 367. | Delivery of wreck not to prejudice title |
| 368. | Removal of wreck by port or harbour Authority |
| 369. | Breaking and removal of wrecks |
| 370. | Extent of power of removal of wreck |
| 371. | Taking wreck to a foreign port |
| 372. | Boarding |
| 373. | Interfacing with wreck |
| 374. | Summary procedure for concealment of wreck |
| 375. | Examination on oath regarding vessels in distress |
Salvage
| 376. | Interpretation |
| 377. | Non-application to platforms and drilling units |
| 378. | Non-application of Salvage Convention to foreign state-owned vessel |
| 379. | Salvage of life |
| 380. | Salvage of cargo |
| 381. | Services excluded from salvage remuneration |
| 382. | Conditions for salvage remuneration |
| 383. | Salvage contracts |
| 384. | Annulment or modification of contracts |
| 385. | Duties of salvor |
| 386. | Duties of owner and master |
| 387. | Powers of the Minister |
| 388. | Criteria for fixing salvage reward |
| 389. | Responsibility for payment of reward |
| 390. | Maximum amount of reward |
| 391. | Special compensation |
| 392. | Services rendered under existing contracts |
| 393. | Apportionment between salvors |
| 394. | Salvor's misconduct |
| 395. | Maritime lien |
| 396. | Duty to provide security |
| 397. | Interim payment |
| 398. | State-owned cargoes |
| 399. | Humanitarian cargoes |
| 400. | Determination of salvage disputes |
| 401. | Summary determination of salvage disputes |
| 402. | Appeal in case of salvage disputes |
| 403. | Valuation of property salvaged |
| 404. | Detention of property by receiver where salvage payments due |
| 405. | Sale of detained property |
| 406. | Apportionment of small amounts of salvage |
| 407. | Apportionment of salvage by High Court |
| 408. | Salvor's right to interest |
| 409. | Salvage services rendered by Government |
| 410. | Limitation of actions |
| 411. | Publication of judicial and arbitral awards |
PART 16
PASSENGER SHIPS
| 412. | Power of the Minister to make regulations respecting passenger ships |
| 413. | Offences in connection with passenger ships |
PART 17
LIMITATION AND DIVISION OF LIABILITY
| 414. | Interpretation |
| 415. | Persons entitled to limit liability |
| 416. | Claims subject to limitation |
| 417. | Liability of ships |
| 418. | Claims not subject to limitation |
| 419. | Conduct barring limitation |
| 420. | Counterclaims |
| 421. | Calculation of limits of liability |
| 422. | Priorities |
| 423. | Measurement of ship's tonnage |
| 424. | Limitation of liability of authorities and owners of docks |
| 425. | Limit for passenger claims |
| 426. | Conversion of unit of account to Saint Lucian funds |
| 427. | Aggregation of claims |
| 428. | Provision of security |
| 429. | Distribution of proceeds of security |
| 430. | Bar to other actions |
| 431. | Release of ship on security |
| 432. | Rules as to division of loss |
| 433. | Damages for personal injury |
| 434. | Definition of “freight” |
| 435. | Right of contribution |
| 436. | Limitation of actions |
PART 18
INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS
| 437. | Investigations into shipping casualties |
| 438. | Preliminary inquiry |
| 439. | Formal investigations |
| 440. | Expenses of witnesses |
| 441. | Effect on certificates or licences |
| 442. | Inquiry into fitness or conduct |
| 443. | Rehearing and appeal |
| 444. | Appeals to High Court |
| 445. | Delivery of certificates or licences |
| 446. | Power of Minister to vary suspension or cancellation |
| 447. | Remuneration |
PART 19
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Jurisdiction
| 448. | Jurisdiction of a magistrate's court |
| 449. | Provision as to jurisdiction over offences |
| 450. | Jurisdiction over ships off the coast |
| 451. | Jurisdiction as to offences on board ships |
| 452. | Application of fines |
| 453. | Conviction under other law |
| 454. | Jurisdiction in collision and other cases |
| 455. | Actions in rem |
| 456. | Jurisdiction as to unsatisfied mortgages |
Detention and Distress on Ship for Damage Caused
| 457. | Detention of foreign ship |
| 458. | Enforcing detention of ship |
| 459. | Comptroller to be informed of detention of ship |
| 460. | Notice to consular officer of detention of foreign ship |
| 461. | Distress on ship |
| 462. | Inquiry into death on board |
| 463. | Seizure and sale |
Prosecutions and Compounding of Offences
| 464. | Liability of shipowners |
| 465. | Liability of bodies of persons |
| 466. | Persons who may prosecute |
| 467. | Prosecution of offences and penalties |
| 468. | Compounding of offences |
| 469. | Limitation of actions in civil proceedings |
Evidence and Service of Documents
| 470. | Deposition to be received in evidence where witness cannot be produced |
| 471. | Proof of attestation not required |
| 472. | Admissibility of documents in evidence |
| 473. | Notices to be in writing |
| 474. | Service of documents |
| 475. | All officers to be public officers |
| 476. | Protection of public officers and other persons acting under this Act |
PART 19A
SMALL COMMERCIAL VESSELS
| 476A. | Interpretation: Part 19A |
| 476B. | Application |
Inspections
| 476C. | Ships to be inspected within 1 year |
| 476D. | Dry-dock inspection |
| 476E. | Information to accompany application |
| 476F. | Responsibility of owner and master |
| 476G. | Suspension of Certificate of Inspection |
| 476H. | Prohibition on proceeding to sea |
Boatmasters and Boat Engineers
| 476I. | Fee for application |
| 476J. | Loss of licences |
| 476K. | Suspension of licence |
Hours of Work
| 476L. | Duty of owner or master |
| 476M. | Working hours on vessels on voyage that exceed 24 hours |
| 476N. | Working hours in vessel on voyage of less than 24 hours |
| 476O. | Contravention of sections 476M and 476N |
General
| 476P. | Training in emergency procedures |
| 476Q. | Exemptions |
| 476R. | Equivalent standards |
| 476S. | Power to detain |
| 476T. | Penalty |
PART 20
MISCELLANEOUS
| 477. | Definition of “authorised officer” |
| 478. | Powers of authorised officers to board ships |
| 479. | Power to require production of documents |
| 480. | Inspection of ships |
| 481. | Power of arrest |
| 482. | Returns by Surveyor of Ships |
| 483. | Appointment of Inspectors |
| 484. | Powers of Inspectors |
| 485. | Expenses of witnesses |
| 486. | Obstruction of Inspector |
| 487. | Powers of Director to prescribe forms |
| 488. | Exemption from stamp duty |
| 489. | Offences in respect of use of forms |
| 490. | Power to apply Act to ships of other countries, and to exempt such ships |
| 491. | General power to make Regulations |
| 492. | General powers of exemption |
| 493. | Application of international Conventions |
| 494. | Conventions to prevail |
| 495. | Contravention of international conventions |
PART 21
FINAL AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
| 496. | Savings |
| 496A. | Amendment of Schedule 2 |
| 497. | Regulations for resolving transitional difficulties |
| Schedule 1 | |
| Schedule 2 | |
AN ACT to make provision for the registration and licensing of ships, matters relating to crews, safety of life at sea and matters incidental thereto.
Commencement [19 November 1994]