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Section 185: Consolidation of claims and distribution of fund.

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

(1) The High Court or the Central Government shall consolidate all claims against the fund including those arising out of subrogation under section 184.

(2) Any claim in respect of expenses reasonably incurred or sacrifices reasonably made by the ship owner voluntarily to prevent or minimise pollution damage shall rank equally with other claims against the fund.

(3) Subject to the right of subrogation under section 184, the High Court or the Central Government shall distribute the amount in the fund among all claimants in proportion to their established claims.

(4) If the ship owner, insurer or other financial security holder has failed to establish a fund under this Chapter, the High Court shall make an order for compensation against such party to be payable within such period as may be specified in the order.

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ActThe Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section185
Marginal noteConsolidation of claims and distribution of fund.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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