Section 47Port-due on vessels not discharging or taking in cargo

s. 47

47. Port-due on vessels not discharging or taking in cargo When a vessel enters a port subject to this Act, but does not discharge or take in any cargo or passengers therein (with the exception of such unshipment and reshipment as may be necessary for purposes of repair), she shall be charged with a port-due at a rate to be determined by the Government and not exceeding half the rate with which she would otherwise be chargeable.