163. Regulations as to carrying of pilgrims
Feedback & supportA pilgrim ship shall not carry pilgrims, whether in any cabin or as pilgrims of the lowest class, on more than one deck below the statutory load-line mark.
pilgrim ship
“pilgrim ship” means a ship conveying or about to convey pilgrims from or to any port in Singapore, to or from any port in the Red Sea or the Gulf of Aden, or to or from any port in the Arabian Sea, except ports in India or Pakistan:Provided that no ship carrying passengers, other than pilgrims of the lowest class, and having on board pilgrims of the lowest class in a less proportion than one pilgrim for every 100 tons of the gross tonnage of the ship, shall be deemed to be a pilgrim ship within the meaning of this Part;
If this section is not complied with in the case of any ship, the master and the owner shall be liable on conviction for each offence to a fine not exceeding $10,000.[180
ship
“ship” includes every description of vessel used in navigation not propelled by oars;