MARINE SAFETY ACT 2010 (NO. 65 OF 2010) - SECT 5 Meaning of unsafe vessel

MARINE SAFETY ACT 2010 (NO. 65 OF 2010) - SECT 5

For the purposes of this Act, a vessel is an unsafe vessel if the operation of the vessel may endanger any person because of—

        (a)     the condition or equipment of the vessel; or

        (b)     the manner in which cargo and equipment on the vessel is stowed or secured; or

        (c)     the nature of the cargo; or

        (d)     the overloading of the vessel with persons or cargo; or

        (e)     the number or qualifications of its crew; or

        (f)     the absence of marine safety equipment that is required under this Act or the regulations to be carried or installed on the vessel.