Chapter I — WRECK

Section 238Locating and marking of wrecks

Section 238: Locating and marking of wrecks

238. Locating and marking of wrecks

(1)

When a wreck is determined to be a hazard, it shall be the duty of the ship owner or the operator of such a ship, to---

(a)

immediately mark the wreck at his or its own cost in such manner as may be prescribed; and

(b)

maintain the marking until the wreck is removed.

(2)

The cost for locating and marking the ship shall be borne by or recovered from the ship owner or the operator of such a ship.