S.L. 499.1 Art. 11Due notice of ship’s departure to be given.

At least four hours before a ship intends to leave, the master of the ship or the agent on his behalf shall give notice thereof to the Authority.

(2) Within a port the master shall not drop main steam or power or immobilise the engines without first obtaining permission from the Authority.

(3) Within a port the master shall moor a ship with good and sufficient warps to the satisfaction of the Authority and he shall not cast off any warps for any reason unless he is ordered or authorised so to do by the Authority.

(4) Where in the opinion of the Authority a ship is not suitably found with the necessary gear, the Authority may require the master to obtain such gear, and it shall be the duty of the master to obtain such gear.