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

Chapter V : Safety of Ships and Life at Sea

Part III : Safety of navigation

248. Expenses to be paid by owner if complaint founded

 

If, on inspection, it is found that any complaint in respect of a ship detained under section two hundred and forty-three was well-founded, all expenses incurred in connection with the inspection shall be paid by the owner, and the ship shall not be released until they are paid.