Singapore legislation
Section 284
Section 284
Powers of receiver in case of vessels in distress
(1)
The receiver may, with a view to such preservation as aforesaid of shipwrecked persons or of the vessel, cargo or apparel —
(a)
require such persons as he thinks necessary to assist him;
(b)
require the master or other person having the charge of any vessel near at hand to give such aid with his men or vessel as is in his power;
(c)
demand the use of any wagon, cart, horses or bullocks that may be near at hand.
(2)
Any person who refuses without reasonable cause to comply with any such requisition or demand shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction for each refusal to a fine not exceeding $1,000.[307