Singapore legislation

Section 162

of Merchant Shipping Act 1995

Section 162

Powers of removal extend to tackle, cargo, etc.

The provisions of this Part relating to removal of wrecks apply to every article or thing or collection of things being or forming part of the tackle, equipment, cargo, stores or ballast of a ship in the same manner as if it were included in the term “ship”, and for the purposes of those provisions any proceeds of sale arising from a ship and from the cargo thereof, or any other property recovered therefrom, are regarded as a common fund.