40—Power to delegate authority
(1) The Minister of
Marine may from time to time in writing authorise any officer or officers of
the Department of Marine and Harbors to exercise all or any of the powers of
the Minister of Marine under this Part. Any such authority may be revoked by
the Minister of Marine.
(2) Any such officer
while authorised as aforesaid—
(a) may
exercise the powers conferred as aforesaid in the same manner and to the
extent to which the powers could be exercised by the Minister of Marine; and
(b)
shall in the exercise of the powers be deemed to be entitled to the same
immunities and privileges as Minister of Marine.