73. Power to direct vessels to leave the territorial waters
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The Port Master may direct any vessel to leave the territorial waters of Singapore if he is of the opinion that it would not be in the interests of Singapore for such vessel to remain within the territorial waters of Singapore.
Port Master
“Port Master” means the Port Master appointed under section 30 and includes any Deputy Port Master appointed under that section;
Any person aggrieved by the direction of the Port Master under subsection (1) may, within 7 days of the receipt of such direction, appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final.
If any vessel fails to leave the territorial waters of Singapore within the time specified by the Port Master, or where an appeal has been made to the Minister under subsection (2), after the appeal has been refused, the Authority may take possession of and dispose of such vessel in any manner the Authority thinks fit.[65F
vessel
“vessel” includes any ship or boat or air-cushioned vehicle or floating rig or platform used in any form of operations at sea or any other description of vessel;