Section 251: Salvage contracts.

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

(1) The owner of a vessel or the master on behalf of the owner shall conclude contracts with salvors to undertake necessary and adequate salvage operations in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.

(2) The master or the owner of the vessel shall have the authority to conclude such contracts on behalf of the owner of the property onboard the vessel.

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Act	The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section	251
Marginal note	Salvage contracts.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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