Versions of s. 310(1)
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A steamship inspector, in the performance of his duties, may go on board any ship at all reasonable times and inspect the ship, or any of the machinery or equipment thereof, or any certificate of a master, mate or engineer, and if he considers the ship unsafe, or, if a passenger ship, unfit to carry passengers, or the machinery or equipment defective in any way so as to expose persons on board to serious danger, he shall detain that ship.