Section 390

The Minister shall prescribe an ensign, which shall be the proper national colours for a registered Singapore ship.

If any distinctive national colours other than the ensign are hoisted on board any such ship without the consent of the Minister, the master of the ship or the owner thereof if on board the ship, and every other person hoisting the colours shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000.[420