(1) For the purposes of a survey, the surveyor may, at any reasonable time, go on board any inland 3 [mechanically propelled vessel], and may inspect the 3 [mechanically propelled vessel] and every part thereof, including the hull, boilers, engines and other machinery, and all equipments and articles on board:
Provided that he shall not unnecessarily hinder the loading or unloading of the 3 [mechanically propelled vessel], or unnecessarily detain or delay her from proceeding on any voyage.
(2) The owner, master and officers of the 3 [mechanically propelled vessel] shall afford to the surveyor all reasonable facilities for a survey, and all such information respecting the 3 [mechanically propelled
1. Clause (5) omitted by Act 35 of 1977, s. 6 (w.e.f. 1-5-1978).
2. Clauses (6), (7) and (8) lettered as clauses (f), (g) and (h) by s. 6, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-5-1978).
3. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for “steam-vessels” (w.e.f. 1-5-1978).
4. Ins. by Act 35 of 2007, s. 3 (w.e.f. 21-2-2008).
5. Ins. by Act 35 of 1977, s. 6 (w.e.f. 1-5-1978).
6. Subs. by Act 35 of 2007, s. 4, for “and applicable to such voyage or service” (w.e.f. 21-2-2008).
7. Ins. by s. 4, ibid. (w.e.f. 21-2-2008).
8 vessel], and her machinery or any part thereof, and all equipments and articles on board, as he may require for the purposes of a survey.