Singapore legislation

Section 14

of Merchant Shipping (Wreck Removal) Act 2017

Section 14

Application and interpretation of this Division

(1)

This Division applies to a ship, other than an excluded ship, having a gross tonnage of 300 or above.

(2)

In this Division —

Definition

“covered by wreck removal insurance”, in respect of a ship, means that there is in force in respect of the ship wreck removal insurance;

Definition

“excluded ship” means a ship specified in the Second Schedule;

Definition

“foreign ship” means a ship other than a Singapore ship;

Definition

“wreck removal insurance” means a contract of insurance or other financial security satisfying the requirements of Article 12 of the Convention.

Section 14 — Merchant Shipping (Wreck Removal) Act 2017