Singapore legislation

Clause 29

of Merchant Shipping Bill

Clause 29

Mortgagee not deemed to be owner

Except as may be necessary for making a mortgaged ship or any. share therein available as a security for the mortgage debt, the mortgagee shall not, by reason of the mortgage, be deemed to be the owner of the ship or share, nor shall the mortgagor be deemed to have ceased to be the owner thereof.