257 Powers to require production of ships documents
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (1995 c 21) | Legislation

Inspection etc powers

257  Powers to require production of ships documents

(1)     The powers conferred by this section are conferred in relation to United Kingdom ships and are available to any of the following officers, namely—

(a)     any Departmental officer,

(b)     any commissioned naval officer,

(c)     any British consular officer,

(d)     the Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen or any person discharging his functions,

(e)     any chief officer of customs and excise,

(f)     any superintendent,

whenever

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