Section 26
of Land Control And Management Sipadan Island Rules 1996
Section 26
No watercraft shall be operated in such manner as to strike or otherwise cause damage to the natural features of the Island including coral formations or other marine growth.
(2)
Except in case of emergency endangering life or property, no anchor shall be cast or dragged in such a way as to damage any reef structure of the Island.
Watercraft remaining stationary over a reef area of the Island shall secure themselves to buoys provided specially for this purpose by the Authorised Officer.
(3)
No watercraft shall operate at a speed greater than 6 knots per hour in the waters of the Island.
(4)
All watercraft from which diving operations are being conducted in the waters of the Island shall fly in a conspicuous manner the International Code of Signals
Flag 'A', which is recognised as the international diving flag. No boat under power shall approach closer than one hundred metres to such a boat displaying the diving flag except at idling speed and with great caution.
(5)
Watercraft anchored or proceeding at slow speed in the waters of the Island for observation shall be approached or passed at such slow speed that the wake of the approaching or passing watercraft does not disturb the observation watercraft.
Scientific research and commercial activities.