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12.—(1) Regulation 13 of the principal Regulations (notification of infectious disease, etc., on board) is amended in accordance with this regulation.
(2) in paragraph (1)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (b), after “infectious disease” in each place where it occurs, insert—
“or tuberculosis”;
(b)in paragraph (c) after “infectious disease” insert—
“or other danger to public health”.
(3) For paragraph (2), substitute—
“(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1) the master shall—
(a)send by appropriate means before arrival, either directly to the local authority or through an agent approved by the local authority, a radio message, fax, email or other communication complying with paragraph (3) of this regulation; or
(b)where it is not possible to comply with sub-paragraph (a) before arrival, notify the local authority immediately on arrival of the presence on board of such infectious disease or tuberculosis, symptoms or other similar circumstances.”.
(4) For paragraph (3), substitute—
“(3) Any radio message, fax, email or other communication sent for the purpose of this regulation shall be sent so as to reach the local authority not more than twelve hours, and whenever practicable not less than four hours, before the expected arrival of the ship.”.
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