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and, if they have reason to believe that sections 22(3) or
22 (6) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Ordinance No.10
of 1899) have been infringed, to arrest the master guilty
of infringement. As the maximum penalty for an offence under
these sections is only a fine of $100 it is obvious that it
is unlikely to act as a deterrent.
4.
On the other hand I am informed that the
Government cannot order the removal of any parts of the
engines of these ships except (a) as an Act of State under
your authority or (b) by passing an energency regulation
under Ordinance No.5 of 1922 especially for this purpose.
5.
In the circumstances I have no option but to
lay the facts before you and to request your instructions.
In the meanwhile I am ordering the Police to keep a dose watch on these vessels but if you are of the opinion that
more positive measures are desirable I should be glad to
receive your instructions by telegraph.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
1.G.V. kathion
Governor.