The Dangerous Cargoes Act, 1953

( ACT NO. V OF 1953 )

[ 15th April, 1953 ]
An Act to make further provision for the safety of ports in respect of the transit, working and storage of dangerous cargoes and matters incidental thereto. ♣

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to make further provision for the safety of ports in respect of the transit, working and storage of dangerous cargoes and matters incidental thereto;
 
 
 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title, extent and commencement

2. Definitions

3. Measures for the safety of ports

4. Power to make rules

5. Declaration of emergency

6. Powers of the Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy

7. Delegation of powers by Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy

8. Powers of Deputy Conservator of a port

9. Contravention of this Act

10. Power to arrest without warrant

11. Savings as to order

12. Protection of action taken under this Act