Singapore legislation

Section 163

of Merchant Shipping Act

Section 163

Regulations as to carrying of pilgrims

(1)

A pilgrim ship shall not carry pilgrims, whether in any cabin or as pilgrims of the lowest class, on more than one deck below the statutory load-line mark.

(2)

If this section is not complied with in the case of any ship, the master and the owner shall be liable on conviction for each offence to a fine not exceeding $10,000.[180

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