Singapore legislation
Clause 33
Clause 33
Vessels within the waters of Singapore
(1)
The master, owner or agent of any vessel whilst in Singapore shall —
take such precautions as may be directed by a Port Health Officer to prevent rodents from leaving or entering such vessel, and take such measures for the destruction of rodents on board the vessel;
take all measures directed by a Port Health Officer to abate any nuisance that may be present on board the vessel within such time as may be specified by the Port Health Officer; and
take such measures to clean, disinfect, whitewash or any other measures which a Port Health Officer may direct to improve the condition of the water tanks, living spaces or any other part of the vessel.
(2)
Any master, owner or agent who fails to comply with any directions of the Port Health Officer under subsection (1) within the specified time shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and to a further fine not exceeding five hundred dollars for every day during which the offence is continued after conviction.