Infectious Diseases Act 1976 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 5 · Prevention of International Spread of Infectious Diseases
34. Unauthorised boarding or disembarking from infected vessel
Feedback & supportThe master of any infected vessel must, while it is subject to quarantine —
master
“master”, in relation to a vessel, means the person for the time being in charge or command of the vessel;
prevent and, if necessary, detain any person disembarking from the vessel without being authorised by a Port Health Officer;
detain any person from Singapore who, without the permission of a Port Health Officer, boards the vessel;
deliver any person detained to a Port Health Officer;
prevent any baggage or cargo from being discharged from the vessel; and
prevent any rodent from leaving or entering the vessel.
A master who fails to comply with any of the provisions of subsection (1) and any person aiding or abetting a master shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.
For the purposes of section 33 and this section, “infected” means infected with a dangerous infectious disease.
infected
“infected” means infected with the micro‑organism or agent of an infectious disease;