Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Maritime Security) Regulations, 2004Part 6 : Powers of Officials100. When powers may be exercised (ships) |
An authorised officer may exercise a power mentioned in regulation 98 or 99 in relation to a ship—
| (a) | if the power is exercised within a security regulated port; at any time and without notice; or |
| (b) | otherwise, after giving the ship operator for, or the master of, the ship concerned reasonable notice. |