Section 19: Obligations of dock workers.

(1) A registered dock worker shall -
(a) while on duty, carry his identity card on his person and produce it on demand for inspection to authorised personnel;
(b) while on the port premises conduct himself properly and not constitute himself into a public nuisance or security risk;
(c) carry out his duties in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the conditions of employment specified by the dock labour employer
(2) Any dock worker who -
(a) fails to carry out his duties in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the conditions of his employment; or
(b) fails to comply with any lawful orders given to him by his registered dock labour employer; or
(c) is inefficient or negligent in the discharge of his duties; or
(d) absents himself from duty without permission or other acceptable reason,
is liable to be suspended from duty for a period not exceeding 90 days.
(3) Any dock worker who -
(a) engages in any malpractices or fraudulent act; or
(b) conducts himself in a disorderly manner in a port area or the pool,
is guilty of an offence under this Act and liable to have his registration certificate cancelled by the Board.