Clause 217

The Merchant Shipping Act [Cap. 179] is repealed.

Every Singapore ship registered before the appointed day shall be deemed to be registered under Part II of this Act and the provisions of this Act shall apply to the ship and all matters relating thereto as they apply to a ship registered on or after that day.

Any document, endorsement, exemption or certificate prepared, made or granted under the repealed Merchant Shipping Act shall, so far as it is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act and except as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, continue and be deemed to have been prepared or granted under the corresponding provisions of this Act.

Any reference to the Surveyor-General of Ships or Superintendent of the Mercantile Marine Office in any written law shall be read as a reference to the Director.