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Section 161: Salvage dispute

Merchant Shipping Act · PART VI: WRECK AND SALVAGE

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161. Salvage dispute (1) Any dispute as to the amount of salvage for services rendered within or outside Mauritius, arising between a salvor and the owner of a vessel, cargo, apparel or wreck may, if not settled by agreement, arbitration or otherwise, be determined by the Court. (2) The Court may, for the purpose of determining any such dispute, call to its assistance, as an assessor, a person knowledgeable in salvage or maritime matters and there shall be paid as part of the costs of the proceedings to every such assessor in respect of his assistance such sum as may be prescribed.

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