644
No. 10 of 1899.
MERCHANT SHIPPING.
[§. 22 contd.] by the Harbour Master, and in default shall be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars; and he shall remove his ship to any new berth when required to do so by the Harbour Master, and in default, without reasonable excuse therefor, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding twenty dollars for every hour that the ship remains in the old berth, after notice to remove, under the hand of the Harbour Master, has been given on board of such ship. 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.
Owners, agents and charterers liable where ship is without a master.
Ship to be entered within 24 hours.
Directions of Harbour Master to be followed.
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(3A) The obligations as to proper mooring of a ship to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master imposed by sub-section (3) shall fall on the owners, agents and charterers in the case of any ship without a master.
(4) Every such master shall, within twenty-four 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 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 two hundred 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 or fails to comply with the provisions of this sub-section shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars.
Blue Peter to be hoisted and port clearance to be given.
(6) Every such master about to proceed to sea shall hoist a Blue Peter not less than eighteen hours before the time of intended departure, and shall give notice thereof, and if required,
644
No. 10 of 1899.
MERCHANT SHIPPING.
[ș. 22 contd.] by the Harbour Master, and in default shall be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars; and he shall remove his ship to any new berth when required to do so by the Harbour Master, and in default, without reasonable excuse therefor, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding twenty dollars for every hour that the ship remains in the old berth, after notice to remove, under the hand of the Harbour Master, has been given on board of such ship. 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.
Owners, agents and charterers liable where ship is without
a master.
Ship to be entered within 24 hours.
Directions of Harbour Master to
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(3A) The obligations as to proper mooring of a ship to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master imposed by sub-section (3) shall fall on the owners, agents and charterers in the case of any ship without a master.
(4) Every such master shall, within twenty-four 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 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 two hundred dollars.
(5) Every such master shall immediately strike spars, clear hawse, or shift berth, and generally follow such directions as be followed. 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 or fails to comply with the provisions of this sub-section shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars.
Blue Peter · to be hoist-
ed and port clearance to
(6) Every such master about to proceed to sea shall hoist a Blue Peter not less than eighteen hours before the time of intended departure, and shall give notice thereof, and if required,
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