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Section 44

of Merchant Shipping Ports Harbours And Dues Regulations 1961

State Subsidiary LegislationIn forceProvision 45 of 61

Section 44

(1)

The master of any vessel carrying explosives or dangerous goods shall proceed to an explosive anchorage, or such other place as may be specified by the Port Officer.

(2)

No vessel carrying explosives shall be moved, within the limits of the port or any river, without the permission of the Port Officer.

(3)

Any vessel, including harbour craft, containing explosives or dangerous goods, shall not remain alongside any vessel, wharf, jetty or other landing place between the hours of sunset and sunrise without the permission of the Port

Officer.

(4)

No person shall smoke and no fire or naked light, shall be allowed on board any vessel which has or is about to receive on board any dangerous goods or explosives.