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Section 149: Duties of other persons

Merchant Shipping Act · PART VI: WRECK AND SALVAGE

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149. Duties of other persons Any person who is reasonably within the vicinity of a vessel or person in distress or danger of being lost at sea shall render assistance to salve the vessel and life by co-operating in— (a) procuring and providing facilities to a salvor; (b) the admittance to a Port of a vessel in distress; (c) ensuring the efficient and successful performance of the salvage operation for the purpose of salving life or property; and (d) preventing or minimising damage to the environment.

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