250. Power of High Court to remove master
Feedback & supportThe High Court may remove the master of any ship within the jurisdiction of that Court, if that removal is shown to the satisfaction of the Court by evidence on oath to be necessary.
court
“court”, in relation to any proceeding, includes any court having jurisdiction in the matter to which the proceeding relates;
The removal shall be made upon the application of any owner of the ship or his agent, or of the consignee of the ship, or of any certificated mate, or of one-third or more of the crew of the ship.
owner
“owner”, used in relation to goods, means every person who is for the time being entitled, either as owner or agent for the owner, to the possession of the goods, subject in the case of a lien, if any, to that lien;
The Court may appoint a new master instead of the one removed.
master
“master” includes every person, except a pilot, having command or charge of any ship;
Where the owner, agent or consignee of the ship is within the jurisdiction of the Court, such an appointment shall not be made without the consent of that owner, agent or consignee.
ship
“ship” includes every description of vessel used in navigation not propelled by oars;
The Court may also make such order and require such security in respect of the costs of the matter as the Court thinks fit.[272