Oil Pollution of the Sea Act, 1956

Appointment of Inspectors.

20.—(1) A surveyor of ships shall be an inspector with the function of reporting to the Minister generally—

(a) whether the requirements of this Act are being complied with;

(b) what measures have been taken for the prevention of the escape of any oil or oily mixtures;

(c) whether the facilities in any harbour for reception or disposal of oily residue are adequate.

(2) The Minister may appoint any person to be an inspector with the function of reporting, either generally or in a particular case, under subsection (1).