ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Merchant Shipping Act
271. Publication of load line certificate and entry of particulars in official log book
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
271. Publication of load line certificate and entry of particulars in official log book
(1)Where a certificate is issued in respect of a ship under section 267, the owner of the ship shall, forthwith on receipt of the certificate, cause it to be framed and posted up in some conspicuous place on board the ship, and shall cause it to be kept so framed and posted up and legible so long as the certificate remains in force and the ship is in use.(2)Before any Kenyan ship to which this Part applies leaves any dock, wharf, harbour or other place for the purpose of proceeding to sea, the master of the ship shall cause a notice to be posted up in some conspicuous place on board the ship, which shall be in such form and containing such particulars relating to the depth to which the ship is for the time being loaded as may be specified in regulations made by the Cabinet Secretary under this Part.(3)Where a notice required by subsection (2) has been posted up, the master of the ship shall cause it to be kept posted up and legible until the ship arrives at some other dock, wharf, harbour or place.(4)Where the owner or master of a ship fails to comply with any requirement of this section, each commits an offence and shall be liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand shillings, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding four months, or to both such fine and imprisonment.