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Port Authority Regulations

Cap. 233s01 · Revised Edition 2020 · 42 sections

• s. 1Short title
• s. 2Definitions
• s. 3Interpretation
• s. 4Anchorage or obstruction in turning basins and channels
• s. 5Unauthorised movements of ships
• s. 6Lights at night
• s. 7Ships to give way and exhibit prescribed lights
• s. 8Approaches to docks, ships ladders and gangways to be kept clear
• s. 9Sunken objects in port to be reported
• s. 10Pollution of air and water
• s. 11Power Boats
• s. 12Duty of owners
• s. 13Change of berth
• s. 14Unauthorised berthing
• s. 15Emergencies
• s. 16Loitering on Port Property
• s. 17Signs
• s. 18Smoking
• s. 19Vehicles
• s. 20Wharf obstruction
• s. 21Ship’s moorings etc
• s. 22Watch to be kept on board
• s. 23Ships to be in readiness to move
• s. 24Displaced mooring to be reported
• s. 25Condition under which ship has priority
• s. 26Customs, Immigration and Health formalities
• s. 27Ships loading or discharging
• s. 28Ships to be worked with reasonable dispatch
• s. 29Ships gear repairs etc
• s. 30Inspection
• s. 31Sanitary arrangements in Port
• s. 32Fire on ships
• s. 33Fire fighting operations
• s. 34Boarding or leaving ships
• s. 35Ship Passes
• s. 36Labourers and visitors to wear identification
• s. 37No liquor to be carried through port gates
• s. 38Dogs and cats aboard ships
• s. 39Dangerous driving
• s. 40Behaviour of motorists
• s. 41Traffic signals
• s. 42Explosives, inflammables and other