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Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)

Chapter IV : Engagement, Discharge, Repatriation, Payment, Discipline and General Treatment of Seafarers and Cadets

152. Disposal of property of deceased seafarer

[Section 152 heading substituted by section 29(i) of Act No. 12 of 2015]

 

If the property of a deceased seafarer is handed over to a proper officer, such property shall be handed over to his next of kin after the necessary authority thereto has been obtained from the Master of the Supreme Court or any other authorized person.

 

[Section 152 substituted by section 29(i) of  Act No. 12 of 2015]