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Regulation 24

of Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Craft) Regulations 2020

Regulation 24

Owner to ensure Singapore pleasure craft is properly marked

Subregulation 1

The owner of a Singapore pleasure craft must ensure that, before the end of a period of one month starting on the date the pleasure craft is registered, the following words are clearly painted on or affixed to the pleasure craft as follows:

(a)

the name of the pleasure craft, above the water line on the exterior of the hull of the pleasure craft;

(b)

the word “Singapore” at the stern of the pleasure craft.

Subregulation 2

The owner of a Singapore pleasure craft must ensure that the markings required under paragraph (1) are effectively maintained and renewed when necessary during the period of the registry of the pleasure craft.

Subregulation 3

A person who fails to comply with paragraph (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part of a day during which the offence continues after conviction.

Subregulation 4

In a prosecution for an offence under paragraph (3), it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove that the person charged with the offence intended to commit the offence.