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FACTORS TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION BEFORE MAKING AN OFFER TO TOW ANOTHER VESSEL WHICH IS DISABLED BUT NOT IN DISTRESS? WHEN TOWAGE BECOMES SALVAGE? Prior offering to tow a disabled vessel the master should verify if he is permitted to do so by the charter party and/ or the b/l ‘s. In addition the…
Under Article 98 OF UNCLOS, Master has a legal duty to proceed with all possible speed to render assistance to any person in distress at sea nearby, without serious danger to his vessel, her crew and passengers. Under Regulation 10-1 of SOLAS 1974, master shall not be constrained by shipowner, charterer or any other person…
Salvage and the essential elements in a salvage service “Salvage” is a service rendered by a person who saves or helps to save any maritime property in danger. Salvage must be considered from three legal aspects • The common law aspect; • The statutory aspect; and • The contractual aspect. There is also a practical…