S.L. 499.1 Art. 10Report on arrival and. or departure of a ship.

(1) The master, the ship’s agent or some other person duly authorised by the master, of every ship -

(a) arriving at a port from any place beyond the seas; and, or

(b) departing from a port, but before applying for outward clearance from a port in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Ordinance;

shall make, subscribe, and deliver to the Authority, on the form specified in the Fourth Schedule, a true statement of the information required in that form.

(2) The Authority may require by notice in writing any master, ship’s agent or person carrying on business or trade in the maritime transport sector to submit, in such form and manner, by such means and within such time as it may require, such information in relation to the ship, cargo or passengers.

(3) The master, ship’s agent or person responsible to comply with this regulation shall be responsible to pay for all damages, expenses or consequences resulting from failing to submit the information as required or supplying any erroneous information or declaration required under this regulation. Any such action taken by the Authority shall not preclude it from taking further legal action against the persons who contravene the provisions of this regulation.