Singapore legislation

Section 132

of Merchant Shipping Act 1995

Section 132

Wharfinger’s and warehouseman’s rent and expenses

Whenever any goods are placed in the custody of a wharfinger or warehouseman under the authority of this Part, the wharfinger or warehouseman is entitled to rent in respect of the goods, and also has power at the expense of the owner of the goods, to do all such reasonable acts as in the judgment of the wharfinger or warehouseman are necessary for the proper custody and preservation of the goods, and has a lien on the goods for the rent and expenses.