58. Ships to handle explosives with despatch. - (1) Ships arriving in a port with explosives intended to be landed at the port shall discharge them with all reasonable despatch, and ships taking explosives on board shall proceed to sea with all reasonable despatch. (2) No ship or boat shall retain on board any cargo of explosives and remain in the port for a period longer than three days: Provided that the Conservator of the port in consultation with Chief Controller may extend such period under such conditions as deemed fit if he is satisfied that such extension of period is considered necessary.
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