Section 45 in The Port Rules for the Port of Bombay
45.
Whenever a fire occurs on board any vessel within the limits of the Port or whenever any vessel within such limits is in distress, or requires assistance from other vessels or from the shore, the signals shown in the following Code of Signals shall be hoisted. Overheating or smouldering of coal or other cargo in holds or bunkers is to be immediately reported by letter or in person to the Deputy Conservator, and no vessel in this condition may be taken into Dock without the permission of that Officer.
