Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act 1996 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 8 · Regulation of Port
53. Power to board vessel
Feedback & supportThe Port Master, an authorised representative of the Port Master, any officer of the Authority authorised by the Authority or any police officer may go on board any vessel in the port whenever he or she suspects that any offence against this Part has been or is about to be committed in any vessel, or whenever he or she considers it is necessary for him or her to do so in the discharge of any duty imposed by this Part or otherwise by law.
Port Master
“Port Master” means the Port Master appointed under section 15 and includes any Deputy Port Master appointed under that section;
Any master of such vessel who, without lawful excuse, refuses to allow the Port Master or the other persons referred to in subsection (1) to enter the vessel shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction for each offence to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
master
“master” includes every person, except a pilot, having command or charge of any vessel;