Malaysia legislation
Section 3
Section 3
Towage
(1)
No vessel or other floating object requiring the assiatance of tugs for the purpose of approaching, leaving or operating within a port shall make use of any towage or other assistance other than that provided by the Department.
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(2)
Any assistance for tug services other than those provided by the Department shall be with the written permission of the Director.
Compulsory requirement of tugs