Singapore legislation
Clause 4
Clause 4
Reporting of wrecks
(1)
Where a Singapore ship is involved in a maritime casualty resulting in a wreck in a Convention area other than Singapore’s Convention area, the master or the operator of that ship must report the wreck to the government of the affected State without delay.
(2)
Where a Singapore ship is involved in a maritime casualty resulting in a wreck in Singapore’s Convention area, the master or the operator of that ship must report the wreck to the Director without delay.
(3)
The report mentioned in subsections (1) and (2) must contain —
the name and principal place of business of the registered owner of the ship involved in the maritime casualty; and
so far as it is known, the following information:
the precise location of the wreck;
the type, size and construction of the wreck;
the nature of the damage to, and the condition of, the wreck;
the nature and quantity of the cargo, in particular any hazardous and noxious substances;
the amount and types of oil, including bunker oil and lubricating oil, on board.
(4)
If any of the persons mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) makes the report under that subsection, the other person mentioned in that subsection is not required to make the report.
(5)
If a report required to be made under subsection (1) or (2) is not made, the master and the operator of the ship shall each be guilty of an offence.
(6)
If the report made under subsection (1) or (2) does not comply with subsection (3), the master or the operator of the ship who made the report shall be guilty of an offence.
(7)
A master or an operator of a ship who is guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.