Chapter X — WRECK AND SALVAGE

Section 59Powers of Central Government to make rules for Chapter X

Section 59: Powers of Central Government to make rules for Chapter X

59. Powers of Central Government to make rules for Chapter X

For the purposes of this Chapter, the—.

(a)

powers and functions of the receiver of wreck;.

(b)

responsibilities and obligations of the owner, operator, master or person in-charge of vessel, property or cargo with respect to the wreck;.

(c)

measures adopted for the removal of obstruction to navigation;.

(d)

disposal of wreck, including its sale and proceeds of unsold property;.

(e)

measures to be adopted for protection of wreck, fouling of government moorings;.

(f)

rights and duties of salvors and performance of salvage operations or resolution of disputes pertaining to amount payable to salvors; and.

(g)

such other matter, which the Central Government may deem necessary for the efficient administration and removal of wrecks, shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government.