Notice under Section 32(5) of the Ports Act

NOTICE UNDER SECTION 32(5) OF THE PORTS ACT
 
1. Take Notice that on 07.01.2018, fishing vessel NOELLE MARIE was allowed to enter Port Louis harbour, and since it has not departed from the Port, it is therefore considered as an idle vessel according to section 2(1) of the Ports Act 1998.
 
2. Also take Notice that the fishing vessel NOELLE MARIE has remained idle within the port area and is in such condition that its continued presence constitutes a threat to the safety of the port.
 
3.Take Further Notice that the owner, master, agent or representative of fishing vessel NOELLE MARIE is hereby formally required to take all reasonable steps within fifteen days (15 days) from the date of issue of this Notice, to cause the idle fishing vessel NOELLE MARIE to be removed from the port or otherwise dealt with and to settle all accrued port charges.
 
4. Should you fail to comply with paragraph 3 above, the Port Master shall, pursuant to the provisions of Section 32(5) of the Ports Act 1998, remove the fishing vessel or deal with the fishing vessel in such manner as he thinks fit.
 
5. You are warned that should you fail to comply with this Notice, you shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine of not less than 500,000 rupees and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years.
 
Date: 12 September 2025
 
Capt K. Newoor
Ag. Port Master