Requirements relating to seized vessels

(1) If any vessel is seized under this Act– (a) the master and crew must take it to the port that the authorised officer designates; and (b) the master is responsible for the safety of the vessel and each person on board the vessel, 46 including the crew, and any authorised officer, until the vessel arrives at the designated port. (2) If the master fails or refuses to take the seized vessel to the designated port then the authorised officer or any person called on to assist him may do so. (3) If a vessel is taken to port in the circumstances described in sub-section (2), no claim whatever may be made against any authorised officer or the Director in respect of any damage, injury, loss or death occurring while the vessel is being so taken. (4) If a vessel is taken to port in the circumstances described in sub-section (2), no port dues shall be levied against the Belize High Seas Fisheries Unit or any other Government Department. (5) The provisions relating to vessels and masters in sub- sections (1) to (3) apply with all necessary changes to vehicles and aircraft seized in accordance with this Act, and to their drivers and pilots respective.