S.L. 425.14 Art. 87Inspection, detentionandother measuresinrespect of vessels.

The competent authority, or an appropriate inspector, may inspect any vessel to which these regulations apply and if satisfied that the vessel is not in compliance with the provisions of these regulations, the competent authority shall take such steps as are considered necessary to ensure that the vessel shall not sail until it can proceed to sea, without presenting an unreasonable threat of harm to the working and living conditions of the fishermen and any expenses incurred therefore shall be a charge on the vessel, so however that the vessel shall not be unduly detained or delayed.