27. Extra-territoriality

Terms defined in s 2

• master

  master

  Defined · s 2

  “master”, in relation to a ship, includes every person, except a pilot, having command or charge of the ship;

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• operator

  operator

  Defined · s 2

  “operator”, in relation to a ship, means —(a)the owner of the ship; or(b)any other organisation or person such as the manager, or the bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for operation of the ship from the owner of the ship and who, on assuming such responsibility, has agreed to take over all duties and responsibilities established under the International Safety Management Code;

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• ship

  ship

  Defined · s 2

  “ship” means a seagoing vessel of any type whatsoever, and includes hydrofoil boats, air‑cushion vehicles, submersibles, floating craft and floating platforms, except when those platforms are on location engaged in the exploration, exploitation or production of seabed mineral resources;

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• Singapore ship

  Singapore ship

  Defined · s 2

  “Singapore ship” means a ship —(a)that is registered, provisionally or otherwise, under Part 2 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995; and(b)which registry is not closed or deemed to be closed or suspended under that Part;

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