Section 78: Who is liable for payment of harbour dues.

The following persons shall be liable for the payment of harbour dues-(a) the master or owner of the ship;
(b) as to harbour dues payable in respect of passengers, animals or cargo inwards, every consignor or agent of the ship who shall have paid or made himself liable to pass any charge on account of such ship in her port of arrival or discharge;
(c) as to harbour dues payable in respect of passengers, animals and cargo outwards, every consignee or agent of the ship who shall have paid or made himself liable to pay any charge on account of such ship in her port of departure.