Singapore legislation

Regulation 4

of Merchant Shipping (Transit of Cattle by Sea) Rules

Regulation 4

Protection of cattle and livestock

Cattle and all other livestock shall be protected against injury and against unnecessary suffering from undue exposure to the weather by proper awnings, permanent or otherwise, to the satisfaction of the Inspector*, and shall not be carried on iron decks unless such iron decks are overlaid with wood or some other suitable covering.* The Director of Marine, a Port Health Officer and a surveyor of ships vide section 237(4) of the Act.