Singapore legislation
Clause 72
Clause 72
Limitation of pilot’s liability when bond is given
(1)
An authorised pilot who has given a bond in accordance with subsection (2) shall not be liable for neglect, want of skill or incapacity in office beyond the penalty of such bond and the amount payable to the Authority on account of pilotage in respect of the voyage in which he was engaged when he became so liable.
(2)
Every pilot shall give a bond in the sum of $1,000 in favour of the Authority for the proper performance of his duties under this Part and any regulations made thereunder.
(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 his 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 —
determine the amount of the pilot’s liability and, upon payment by him of that amount into court, distribute the amount rateably among the several claimants;
stay any proceedings pending in any other court in relation to the same matter; and
proceed in such manner and subject to such directions as to making persons interested parties to the proceedings, and as to the exclusion of any claimant who has not submitted his claim within a certain time, and as to requiring security from the pilot, and as to payment of any costs as the court thinks fit.