Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act 1996 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 11 · Regulation and Control of Seaward Activities
80. Salvage business not to be carried on without licence
Feedback & supportA person must not carry on the business of rendering salvage services in the territorial waters of Singapore without a valid licence granted by the Authority for that purpose.
The Authority may grant the licence with or without conditions or may refuse to grant the licence.
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.
Any person aggrieved by —
the refusal of the Authority to grant or renew a licence; or
the cancellation of a licence,may, within 30 days after receiving the Authority’s notification of its decision, appeal to the Minister whose decision is final.