Section 246: Extinguishment of right to claim recovery of costs.

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

Any claim for recovery of costs for locating and marking of the ship under this Chapter shall be made within a period of three years from the date of determination of the hazard and six years from the date the maritime casualty resulted in the wreck:

Provided that where the maritime casualty consists of a series of occurrences, the six years period shall be reckoned from the date of the first occurrence.

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Act	The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section	246
Marginal note	Extinguishment of right to claim recovery of costs.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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