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Repealed1984 Revised Edition
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Part VII

Section 140

(1)

The receiver may, with a view to such preserva-tion as aforesaid of shipwrecked persons or of the vessel, cargo or apparel-

(a)

require such persons as he thinks necessary to assist him;

(b)

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;

(c)

demand the use of any vessel or animal that may be near at hand.

(2)

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

Pl

106

Merchant Shipping

Report

Part VIII

Part IX

Liability of Carriers, Shipowners and Salvors

Schedules