Section 181: Limitation of liability.

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

(1) The ship owner may limit his liability under this Chapter in respect of any incident, to an aggregate amount in accordance with Article V of the Civil Liability Convention.

(2) The ship owner shall not be entitled to limit his liability under this Chapter if it is proved that the pollution damage resulted from his personal act or omission, committed or made with the intent to cause such damage, or recklessly and with knowledge that such damage is likely to result.

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Act	The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section	181
Marginal note	Limitation of liability.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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