Section 5. Powers of surveyors

5. Powers of surveyors .—(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). 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.