A “marine official” (including a harbour master or his assistant, an MCA surveyor, an MCA superintendent, a UK Customs officer, a British naval or military officer, and a British consular officer) may detain a ship where an offence is suspected, pending arrival of a uniformed police officer. Police officers have powers under the Act to board ships and administer tests, and may make arrests without warrant.
Who has powers under the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 to take action where an offence is suspected of being committed under sections 78, 79 or 80?
