Malaysia legislation
Section 6
of Ports And Harbours Sabah Licensed Small Ships Regulations 2008
Section 6
The licensing authority shall not –
(a)
issue or renew a licence of any category other than under classification 1 to 7 appropriate to the trading limits in which the licensing authority is situated as set out in the Sixth Schedule unless the issue or renewal has received the prior approval of the Director or an officer duly authorized by him in writing in that behalf;
(b)
issue or renew a licence unless he is satisfied that the small ship in all respects is fit to ply for the purpose for which it is licensed; or
(c)
issue or renew a licence to any person who has been found guilty for an offence under these Regulations.
Licence for additional trading limits