Indian Ports Act, 1908
32. Provision of certain vessels with fire extinguishing
apparatus
(1) Every vessel exceeding the measurement of two hundred tons
and lying in any port to which this section has been specially extended shall
be provided with a proper force-pump and hose and appurtenances, for the
purpose of extinguishing any fire which may occur on board.
(2) The master of such a vessel who, having been required by the
conservator to comply with the provisions of sub-section (1), neglects or
refuses, without lawful excuse, so to do for the space of seven days after such
requisition, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred
rupees.