Singapore legislation
Section 18
Section 18
Liability for cost of preventive measures where section 3 does not apply
(1)
Where —
after a discharge or an escape of oil from a ship measures are reasonably taken for the purpose of preventing or reducing damage in the area of Singapore which may be caused by contamination resulting from the discharge or escape; and
any person incurs, or might but for the measures have incurred, a liability, otherwise than under section 3 for any such damage,then, notwithstanding that section 3(1)(b) does not apply, he shall be liable for the cost of the measures, whether or not the person taking them does so for the protection of his interests or in the performance of a duty.
(2)
For the purposes of section 272 of the Merchant Shipping Act [Cap. 179], any liability incurred under this section shall be deemed to be a liability to damages in respect of such loss, damage or infringement as is mentioned in section 272(1)(d) of that Act.