No. 10 of 1899.
MERCHANT SHIPPING.
[S. 22 contd.]
Ship to be entered within 24 hours.
Directions of Harbour Master to be followed.
Every master of a ship arriving at any port within the Colony shall, unless otherwise lawfully directed, anchor or secure his ship in such place as the Harbour Master may direct, and shall not remove from such berth, or shift from such place of anchorage, without the permission in writing of the Harbour Master under his hand; and if any ship is not removed from her old berth, after notice to remove, under the hand of the Harbour Master, has been given on board of her, it shall also be lawful for the Harbour Master to require all ships, including ships of war of any foreign nation, to anchor or secure in such place as he may direct, or he may prohibit their anchoring or securing in any particular place.
(4) Every such master shall, within 24 hours after arrival at any port, enter his ship at the Harbour Master's office or, if the said office is closed, as soon as possible after it is again open for business, and, in the case of a British or colonial ship or of a foreign ship which is not represented by a consular officer, shall deposit there the ship's articles, list of passengers, ship's register, clearance from last port, and true copy of manifest, if required. In the case of a foreign ship represented by a consular officer, the said papers shall be lodged by the master at the proper consulate. Any master who offends against the provisions of this sub-section shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 200 dollars.
(5) Every such master shall immediately strike spars, clear hawse, or shift berth, and generally follow such directions as, having regard to the state of the weather, the condition of the port, or any other circumstances, the Harbour Master may deem it necessary to give with a view to the safety of the shipping and the proper regulation thereof; and any master who wilfully disobeys or neglects this regulation shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 200 dollars.
"Blue Peter" to be hoisted and port clearance to be obtained before departure.
(6) Every such master about to proceed to sea shall, where practicable, hoist a Blue Peter not less than 18 hours before the time of intended departure, and shall give notice thereof, and if required, shall state the nature of the intended voyage and the general description of the cargo, to the Harbour Master, who, if there is no reasonable objection, will furnish a port clearance, return the ship's papers, and attest the manifest, if necessary; and any master having obtained such clearance and not sailing within 36 hours thereafter shall report to the Harbour Master his reason for not sailing, and shall re-deposit the ship's papers, if required. Any master who wilfully neglects or disobeys this regulation, or wilfully gives false information, or goes to sea without having obtained a port clearance, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 250 dollars: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall be held to apply to any ship arriving when the Harbour Master's office is closed for business and leaving before it is again open.
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