(1) A receiver may, with a view to preserving shipwrecked persons, a vessel, or the cargo or apparel of a vessel—
(a) require such persons as the receiver thinks necessary to assist him or her;
(b) require the master or other person having the charge of any vessel near at hand to give such aid with his or her men or vessel as is in the power of the master or person having charge of the vessel; and
(c) require the use of any available machinery, vehicle or equipment.
(2) Any person who refuses, without reasonable excuse, to comply with any requisition or demand made under subsection (1) commits an offence and on summary conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding $1,000.