Merchant Shipping Act 1995 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 10 · Legal Proceedings
198. Unauthorised presence on board ship
Feedback & supportWhere a ship registered in Singapore or elsewhere is in Singapore and a person who is not authorised by law to do so —
ship
“ship” means any kind of vessel used in navigation by water, however propelled or moved and includes —(a)a barge, lighter or other floating vessel;(b)an air-cushion vehicle, or other similar craft, used wholly or primarily in navigation by water; and(c)an off-shore industry mobile unit;
goes on board the ship without the consent of the master or 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, the master or a police officer,the person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.
Director
“Director” means the Director of Marine appointed under section 4 and includes the Deputy Director of Marine;