Repealed1984 Revised EditionCurrent version · 1984 Revised EditionSee versions on Attorney General's Chambers(opens the publisher’s site)
Merchant Shipping Act · 1984 Revised Edition · Part VII
Merchant Shipping Act · 1984 Revised Edition · Part VII
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The receiver may, with a view to such preserva-tion as aforesaid of shipwrecked persons or of the vessel, cargo or apparel-
require such persons as he thinks necessary to assist him;
require the master or other person having the charge of any vessel near at hand to give such aid with his men or vessel as is in his power;
demand the use of any vessel or animal that may be near at hand.
Any person who refuses without reasonable cause to comply with any such requisition or demand shall be guilty of an offence: Penalty, a fine of $2,000.
Duty of re-ceiver where vessel in dis-tress
Powers of re-ceiver in case of vessels in distress
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Merchant Shipping
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