Clause 10

Subject to subsection (2), the provisions of the Salvage Convention have the force of law. (2) The provisions of the Salvage Convention do not apply to —

any salvage operation that takes place in inland waters of Singapore, and in which either no ship is involved or all the ships involved navigate in inland waters (whether of Singapore or otherwise); or (b)any salvage operation in which the property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological or historic importance, and is situated on the seabed. (3) Nothing in subsection (1) affects any rights or liabilities arising out of any salvage operations started or other acts done before the date of commencement of section 10 of the Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2019.(4) The Minister may, by order in the Gazette, amend the Second Schedule in accordance with any revision to the Salvage Convention or any protocol to the Salvage Convention which may apply to Singapore from time to time.”.