Singapore legislation

Section 72

of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act 1996

Section 72

Limitation of pilot’s liability when bond is given

(1)

An authorised pilot who has given a bond in accordance with subsection (2) is not liable for neglect, want of skill or incapacity in office beyond the penalty of the bond and the amount payable to the Authority on account of pilotage in respect of the voyage in which the pilot was engaged when he or she became so liable.

(2)

Every pilot must give a bond in the sum of $1,000 in favour of the Authority for the proper performance of his or her duties under this Part and any regulations made under this Part.

(3)

Any bond given by an authorised pilot in accordance with this section shall not be liable to stamp duty.

(4)

Where any proceedings are taken against an authorised pilot for any neglect, want of skill or incapacity in office in respect of which the pilot’s liability is limited as provided by this section, and other claims are made in respect of the same neglect, want of skill or incapacity in office, the court in which the proceedings are taken may —

(a)

determine the amount of the pilot’s liability and, upon payment by the pilot of that amount into court, distribute the amount rateably among the several claimants;

(b)

stay any proceedings pending in any other court in relation to the same matter; and

(c)

proceed in such manner and subject to such directions as the court thinks fit as to —

(i)

making persons interested parties to the proceedings;

(ii)

excluding any claimants who have not submitted their claims within a certain time;

(iii)

requiring security from the pilot; and

(iv)

payment of any costs.

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