Security for costs may be required

When a complaint has been made to the Harbour Master that a ship is not fit to proceed to sea, the Harbour Master may, if he thinks fit, before ordering a survey of the ship, require the complainant to give, or provide such security as the Harbour Master may think sufficient for the payment of the costs and expenses which he may incur in respect of the survey of the ship, and of the compensation which he may be rendered liable to pay Harbours and Merchant Shipping [CAP. 234 27 for loss or damage, caused by her detention for the purpose of such survey, or otherwise in respect of such survey.