Singapore legislation

Regulation 37

of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Harbour Craft) Regulations

Regulation 37

Removal of unlicensed harbour craft which is likely to cause obstruction

Subregulation 1

Where a licence is not renewed as provided in regulation 36(1) and the Port Master is of the opinion that the harbour craft in respect of which the licence was granted is likely to become an obstruction, impediment or danger to navigation within the port or to the safe and convenient use or operation of the port, the Port Master may direct the owner thereof to remove the harbour craft from the waters of the port and the owner shall comply with such direction.

Subregulation 2

Where an owner of a harbour craft, in compliance with a direction made under paragraph (1), removes the harbour craft from the waters of the port and keeps, destroys or otherwise disposes of the harbour craft, the owner shall inform the Port Master of the place in which such harbour craft is kept or produce such evidence as the Port Master may reasonably require of the destruction or disposal, as the case may be.