17. Declaration by the master of the ship carrying petroleum or by the ship's agent
.-(1) The master of every ship carrying petroleum shall deliver to the pilot before entering any port approved under sub-rule (1) of rule 16, a written declaration in Form I under his signature:Provided that no such declaration is necessary if the agent of the ship delivers such a declaration signed by him to the Conservator before the arrival of such ship.(2)The pilot shall make over the said declaration to the Conservator without delay and the Conservator shall forward the declaration to the Commissioner of Customs of the port with all convenient despatch.
