Section 238: Locating and marking of wrecks.

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

(1) When a wreck is determined to be a hazard, it shall be the duty of the ship owner or the operator of such a ship, to---

(a) immediately mark the wreck at his or its own cost in such manner as may be prescribed; and

(b) maintain the marking until the wreck is removed.

(2) The cost for locating and marking the ship shall be borne by or recovered from the ship owner or the operator of such a ship.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section	238
Marginal note	Locating and marking of wrecks.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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