Chapter IV — CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE

Section 203Extinguishment of right to claim

Section 203: Extinguishment of right to claim

203. Extinguishment of right to claim

(1)

The right to claim compensation under this Chapter shall be extinguished, if such claim is not made within a period of---

(a)

three years from the date of occurrence of damage; and

(b)

six years from the date of incident which caused such damage.

(2)

Where the incident consists of a series of occurrences, the period of six years shall commence from the date of the first of such occurrence.