Part V Enforcement, Offences and Proceedings
Enforcement
65 Power to detain vessels and aircraft.
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Where an inspector of the Minister is satisfied that this Act or an order of the Minister or a regulation of a local authority has not been or is not being complied with on board a vessel in port, then, on the inspector’s representation in writing to that effect, stating particulars of non-compliance, the vessel may be detained until the appropriate Minister otherwise directs.
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The officer detaining the vessel shall forthwith deliver to the master or person in charge of the vessel a copy of the representation.
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Section F1284 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 shall apply in the case of such detention as if it were authorised or ordered under that Act.
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In relation to aircraft the Ministers may—
a
by an order under this Act adapt that section of the F21995 Act as applied in the case of the detention of a vessel under this section; or
b
make such other provision instead of it as they think expedient.