Malaysia legislation
Section 31
of Ports And Harbours Ports Harbours And Dues Regulations 2008
Section 31
Repairs to vessels in port limits
(1)
Except within the limits of private premises, no repairs shall be made to any vessel whilst within any port limits of such a nature as to disable such vessel or prevent it from being controlled or moved by its own power without the previous sanction of the port officer.
(2)
In all cases of repairs to vessels in port limits, precautions to the satisfaction of the port officer shall be taken against fire and storm and the fire fighting apparatus on board such vessels shall be in constant readiness for immediate use.
Fire on board in port limits