S.L. 499.1 Art. 68Ships to be worked with reasonable despatch.

(1) If a ship occupying a quay berth fails to load or discharge her cargo with such despatch as appears reasonable to the

Authority, the ship may, after written notice has been given by the

Authority to that effect to the master, be removed from such berth by the Authority at the risk and expense of the ship.

(2) If any plant or labour engaged by the Authority or its contractor for the purpose of landing, shipping or transhipping any cargo is not fully employed owing to the default of the ship, the expenses incurred thereby shall be paid by the ship.

(3) The Authority may, in the event of any accumulation of goods upon a quay, or in a lighter or warehouse, or for any cause that may appear reasonable to it, require any ship to suspend, discharge or to reduce the rate of discharge of cargo.