Malaysia legislation
Section 35
Section 35
(a)
when the registration of the ship is suspended;
or
(b)
when the registration of the ship is terminated.
(2)
A certificate of registry is deemed revoked when the period of validity of the certificate of registry has lapsed.
(3)
Upon the revocation of a certificate of registry, the owner or master of the ship shall surrender the certificate of registry to the Registrar for cancellation.
Merchant Shipping (Amendment)
(4)
An owner or master who fails to surrender the certificate of registry or continues to use the certificate of registry upon its revocation, commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.
Notice of registration, suspension and revocation to primary registry.