Indian Ports Act, 1908
28. Penalty on master omitting to take order to extinguish
fire
If the master of any vessel in which fire takes place while
lying in any such port willfully omits to take order to extinguish the fire or
obstructs the conservator or the port-officer, or any person acting under the
authority of the conservator or port-officer, in extinguishing or attempting to
extinguish the fire, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend
to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with
both.