(1)For the purposes of a survey, the surveyor may, at any reasonable time, go on board any inland [mechanically propelled vessel] [Cl. (5) omitted by Act 35 of 1977, Section 6 (w.e.f. 1.5.1978).] and may inspect the [mechanically propelled vessel] [Cl. (5) omitted by Act 35 of 1977, Section 6 (w.e.f. 1.5.1978).] 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 [mechanically propelled vessel] [Substituted by Act 35 of 1977, Section 5, foor " Stem-vessel" (w.e.f. 1.5.1978).] or unnecessarily detain or delay her from proceeding on any voyage.
