ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Merchant Shipping Act
211. Precaution in event of danger to navigation
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
211. Precaution in event of danger to navigation
(1)The master of a Kenyan ship, when ice is reported on or near his course, shall, at night, either proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances or change course so as to keep amply clear of the ice reported and of the area of danger.(2)The master of a ship who fails to comply with this section commits an offence and shall be liable, upon conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty thousand shillings, or both.