Malaysia legislation

Section 201

of Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1960

Section 201

(2)

A ship which has been detained under this Ordinance shall not be released by reason of the British register of such ship being subsequently closed or by reason of the North

Borneo licence therefor being subsequently cancelled.

(3)

For the purposes of a survey under this Chapter any person authorized to make the same may go on board the ship and inspect the same and every part thereof, and the machinery, equipments and cargo, and may require the unloading or removal of any cargo, ballast or tackle.

Application to foreign ships of provisions as to detention.