Ships loading or discharging

Ships loading or discharging loose cargo on pallets shall cause a cargo to be placed in such manner as to prevent any such cargo from falling into the waters of the Port, and any cargo or ship’s gear dropped overboard shall at once be reported by the person in charge of the ship to the Ports Commissioner and shall be recovered by such persons if it is reasonably possible for him so to do. Failing this, it may be recovered by the Ports Commissioner at the risk and expense of the owners of such ship.