Malaysia legislation
Section 34
Section 34
(a)
brings in vessel, or causes it to be placed, alongside any wharf or dock entrance;
(b)
acts contrary to the directions, or fails to comply with the order, of the wharf superintendent in relation to the time and manner—
(i)
of coming into or going out of any dock; or
(ii)
of coming alongside any wharf; or
(iii)
as to the berth allotted for his vessel to occupy; or
(c)
disobeys any order to remove his vessel from any berth, such master or the owner of such vessel shall for every such offence be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit.
56 Laws of Malaysia ACT 488
(2)
Where the master of any vessel which has finished loading or discharging or is waiting for cargo or ballast fails to comply with a notice given to him or to the officer in charge of such vessel by the wharf superintendent, directing the master or officer in charge to leave the wharf, such master or the owner of such vessel shall in addition to such fine be liable to pay a sum (by way of damages) assessed at the rate of one-quarter cent per gross registered ton for every hour that such vessel remains at the wharf after the time for departure required by such notice has expired.
Penalty for hindrances or obstructions to any member, officer or servant of the authority