Malaysia legislation

Section 62

of MERCHANT SHIPPING (AMENDMENT) ACT 2017

Section 62

(2)

Notwithstanding subsection (1), such ship may proceed beyond the coastal waters of a State up to the outer limits of the Malaysian waters if—

(a)

it is expressly allowed in the terms of the licence;

(b)

it is necessary due to stress of weather; or

(c)

it is due to other causes beyond the control of the master.

(3)

For the purpose of this section, “coastal waters”

means part of the sea adjacent to the coast of a State not exceeding three nautical miles measured from the low-water line.

Offences relating to unlicensed ship.