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
Disputes as to the amount of salvage, whether of life or property and whether rendered within or without
Brunei, arising between the salvor and the owners of any vessel, cargo, apparel or wreck shall, if not settled by agree-ment, arbitration or otherwise, be determined by a Court of a Magistrate in any case where -
the parties to the dispute consent; or
the value of the property saved does not exceed $50,000; or
the amount claimed does not exceed
$10,000.
Subject as aforesaid, disputes as to salvage shall be determined by the High Court, but if the claimant does not recover in the High Court more than $10,000, he shall not be entitled to recover any costs, charges or expenses incurred by him in the prosecution of his claim unless such court certifies that the case is a fit one to be tried by the High
Court.
Disputes relating to salvage may be determined on the application either of the salvor or of the owner of the property saved or of their respective agents.
Part IX