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Section 134: Notice of wreck

Merchant Shipping Act · PART VI: WRECK AND SALVAGE

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134. Notice of wreck (1) Where the Receiver takes possession of any wreck, he shall within 48 hours make a record describing the wreck and any marks by which it is distinguished. (2) The record made by the Receiver under subsection (1) shall be kept by him available for inspection by any person during reasonable hours without charge. (3) Where the Receiver takes possession of any wreck, he shall, within 48 hours— (a) cause to be posted at the office of the Director of Shipping; and (b) where he thinks it desirable, send to the Secretary of Lloyd’s in London, a description of the wreck and any marks by which it is distinguished.

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