Section 26: Detention of aircraft or vessel

26. Detention of aircraft or vessel (1) An authorised person may issue a detention order in respect of an aircraft or vessel if he is of opinion that— (a) a threat has been made to commit an act of violence against the aircraft or vessel, or against any person or property on board the aircraft or vessel; or [Issue 9] P27 – 14 Revised Laws of Mauritius (b) an act of violence is likely to be committed against the aircraft or vessel, or against any person or property on board the aircraft or vessel. (2) Where the operator of an aircraft or vessel fails to comply with a detention order under subsection (1), the authorised person may— (a) enter, or authorise any other person to enter, the aircraft or vessel; (b) arrange for a person or thing to be removed from the aircraft or vessel, and may use reasonable force, or authorise the use of reasonable force, by another person for any such purpose. (3) The authorised person shall give written notice to the operator of the aircraft or vessel of any detention order issued under this section. (4) Where the operator of an aircraft or vessel objects to a detention order, the Minister may, after hearing the interested parties, confirm, vary or cancel the order. (5) Any person who— (a) without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with the requirement of a detention order; (b) intentionally obstructs or hinders any person acting in accordance with subsection (2), shall commit an offence. (6) For the purpose of this section, the Minister may, in writing, designate as an authorised person such person as he deems appropriate.