Power to board and inspect ships

Every officer of police shall have power, by virtue of his office, at all times to enter with such constables as he thinks necessary, as well by night as by day, into and upon every vessel (not being then actually employed in Her Majesty’s service) lying in any port, harbour, bay or creek of Belize, and into every part of every such vessel, for the purpose ofPolice Act 37 (a) inspecting, and upon occasions directing the conduct of any constable who may be stationed on board of, any such vessel; (b) inspecting and observing the conduct of all other persons employed on board of any such vessel in or about the loading or unloading thereof as the case may be; (c) taking all such measures as may be necessary, for providing against fire or other accidents; (d) preserving peace and good order on board of any such vessel; and (e) effectually preventing and detecting any felony or misdemeanour.