Section 174

Where the aggregate amount of salvage payable in respect of salvage services rendered in Singapore has been finally determined, either summarily in the manner provided by this Act or by agreement, and does not exceed $1,000, but a dispute arises as to the apportionment thereof among several claimants, the person liable to pay the amount may apply to the receiver for liberty to pay the amount to the receiver.

The receiver must, if the receiver thinks fit, receive the amount accordingly, and must grant to the person paying the amount a certificate of the amount paid and of the services in respect of which it is paid, and that certificate is a full discharge and indemnity to the person by whom the money is paid and to the person’s ship, cargo, apparel and effects against the claims of all persons whomsoever in respect of the services mentioned in the certificate.

The receiver must as soon as practicable distribute any amount received by him or her under this section among the persons entitled to the money on such evidence and in such shares and proportions as the receiver thinks fit, and may retain any money which appears to him or her to be payable to any person who is absent.

Any apportionment of the amount of salvage by the receiver under this section must be made in accordance with Article 15 of the Salvage Convention.

A distribution made by the receiver under this section is final and conclusive as against all persons claiming to be entitled to any portion of the amount distributed.