Malaysia legislation
Section 15
of Ports And Harbours Sabah Licensed Small Ships Regulations 2008
Section 15
(1)
The Director shall cause every small ship to be allocated one or more of the classifications specified in the Sixth Schedule depending on the state of seaworthiness and of the purposes for which the said ship is to be used.
(2)
The Director shall further cause every small ship to be classified as a towing passenger, cargo, fishing or recreational boat and shall allocate to each such ship the classification “T”, “P”, “C”, “F” or “R” respectively.
(3)
The master of any vessel classified as a cargo ship or fishing boat shall not, save under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a permit issued by the
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Director or a person authorized by him in writing in that behalf, allow the carriage of any passengers.
(4)
Any person contravene or abets in the contravention of this regulation commits an offence under these Regulations.
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