Merchant Shipping Act · 1985 Revised Edition · Part X · Control of Shipping
319. Unauthorised presence on board ship
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Where a ship registered in Singapore or elsewhere is in Singapore and a person who is not authorised by law to do so —
ship
“ship” includes every description of vessel used in navigation not propelled by oars;
goes on board the ship without the consent of the master or of any other person authorised to give it; or
master
“master” includes every person, except a pilot, having command or charge of any ship;
remains on board the ship after being requested to leave by the Director, the Port Master, master or a police officer,he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000.[339A
Director
“Director” means the Director of Marine appointed under section 6 and includes the Deputy Director of Marine appointed under that section;