Section 47

If the Authority gives to any public officer whose duty it is to grant the port clearance of any vessel a notice stating that an amount therein specified is due in respect of dues, charges or penalties chargeable under this Enactment or the regulations against such vessel or the owner or master of such vessel, such officer shall not grant such port clearance until the amount so chargeable has been paid or security has been given to the satisfaction of the Authority for the amount thereof.

Remedy by civil proceedings.