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Section 148: Duties of owner and master

Merchant Shipping Act · PART VI: WRECK AND SALVAGE

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148. Duties of owner and master The owner and master of a vessel or the owner of other property in danger shall owe a duty to the salvor— (a) to co-operate fully with him during the course of the salvage operation; (b) in performing the duty specified in paragraph (a), to exercise due care to prevent or minimise damage to the environment; and (c) where the vessel or other property has been brought to a place of safety, to accept redelivery when reasonably requested to do so by the salvor.

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