Section 51
Power of Authority to order vessels to come alongside
of Bintulu Port Authority Act 1981
The Authority may order any sea-going vessel within the Port to come alongside a suitable quay, wharf, jetty, pier or landing stage which is vested in or under the control of the Authority, for the purpose of landing or shipping goods, cargo or passengers:
Provided that such order may be made only where—
(a)
the vessel has not commenced landing goods, cargo or passengers; or
(b)
the vessel is about to ship goods, cargo or passengers but has not commenced to do so, and in making such order the Authority shall have regard, as far as possible, to the convenience of the vessel and of the shippers in respect of a particular quay, wharf, jetty, pier or landing-stage.
44 Laws of Malaysia ACT 243