Section 158: Duty of master of vessel to assist in case of collision.

The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025Central Act · Act 24 of 2025

(1) In every case of collision between two vessels, it shall be the duty of the master or person in-charge of each vessel in and so far as he can do so without danger to his own vessel, seafarers and passengers, if any,---

(a) to render to the other vessel, her master, seafarers and passengers, if any, such assistance as may be practicable and necessary to save them from any danger caused by the collision and to stay by the other vessel until he has ascertained that she has no need of further assistance; and

(b) to give to the masters or persons in-charge of the other vessels, the name of his own vessel and of the port to which she belongs and also from which she comes and to which she is bound.

(2) The failure of the master of a vessel to comply with the provisions of this section shall not raise any presumption of liability under this Chapter.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section	158
Marginal note	Duty of master of vessel to assist in case of collision.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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