Singapore legislation
Regulation 15
of United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulations 2010
Regulation 15
Power to direct Singapore ship to proceed for inspection
Subregulation 1
Where any State, having information that provides reasonable grounds to believe that the cargo of a Singapore ship on the high seas contains designated items or designated luxury goods in contravention of regulation 5 or 6, and wishes to inspect that ship, the Director of Marine may —
consent to that inspection by the appropriate authority of that State if he is satisfied that such reasonable grounds exist; or
direct the Singapore ship to proceed to an appropriate and convenient port for inspection by an appropriate authority at that port.
Subregulation 2
The owner and master of any Singapore ship which has been directed under paragraph (1)(b) to proceed to a port for inspection shall each take all reasonable steps to ensure that the ship complies with that direction.
Subregulation 3
No criminal or civil proceedings shall lie against the Director of Marine in respect of any granting or refusal of consent or direction given in good faith under paragraph (1).