Section 46
of Merchant Shipping Ports Harbours And Dues Regulations 1961
State Subsidiary LegislationIn forceProvision 47 of 61
Section 46
(1)
All ship’s ammunition shall be kept and conveyed in a safe and suitable manner to the satisfaction of the
Port Officer, and all due precautions shall be taken, by keeping the same in a securely locked receptacle and otherwise, to prevent the access of unauthorized persons to such ammunition.
(2)
Time-expired signals shall on no account be allowed to get into the hands of irresponsible persons.
(3)
Ship’s ammunition shall not be stowed with, or near, explosives carried as merchandise.
(4)
No rocket distress signal, rocket sound signal or sound signal rocket shall be discharged in a port except under the supervision of an officer of the Marine Department or in case of distress.