Singapore legislation

Section 35

of Infectious Diseases Act 1976

Section 35

Pratique

(1)

A ship not granted pratique must remain in the quarantine anchorage while in the waters of Singapore or may continue its voyage to other ports.

(2)

The master or agent of any ship which has not been granted pratique who suffers or permits the ship to be anchored or berthed in contravention of subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.