Cap. 37 Art. 58Clearance of vessels in ballast.

(1) If any vessel departs in ballast for parts beyond the seas, not having any goods on board except stores borne upon the victualling bill, nor any goods reported inwards for exportation in such vessel, the

Commissioner shall, on the application of the master, clear such vessel in ballast.

(2) The master of such vessel shall answer to the Commissioner such questions touching her departure and destination as shall be asked of him.

(3) Vessels having only passengers with their baggage on board, shall be deemed to be in ballast.