S.L. 234.53 Art. 12Duty to ensure compliance.

It shall be the duty of the registered owner of the ship to ensure that the ship is in compliance with the provisions of these regulations. Any person who fails to observe the provisions of these regulations, shall be liable to the penalties provided for in the Act, and if no such penalty is provided, such person shall, for each offence, be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding 10,000 units.