Section 147

Where any ship is wrecked, stranded or in distress at any place on or near the coasts of Singapore or any tidal water within the limits of Singapore, the receiver must, upon being made acquainted with the circumstances, forthwith proceed there, and upon his or her arrival must take the command of all persons present and must assign such duties and give such directions to each person as he or she thinks fit for the preservation of the ship and of the lives of the persons belonging to the ship (called in this Part shipwrecked persons) and of the cargo and apparel of the ship.

Any person who wilfully disobeys any direction of the receiver shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000, but the receiver must not interfere between the master and the crew of the ship in reference to the management thereof unless he or she is requested to do so by the master.