ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Merchant Shipping Act
310. Duties of receiver
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
310. Duties of receiver
(1)When a vessel is wrecked, stranded or in distress at a place on or near the coast of Kenya, the receiver shall, upon being made acquainted with the stranding or distress forthwith proceed to the place, and upon his arrival there, he shall take the command of all persons present and assign such duties and give such directions to each person as he deems fit for the preservation of the vessel and of the lives of the persons belonging to the vessel, hereinafter referred to as ship-wrecked persons, and of the cargo and apparel of the vessel.(2)If any person disobeys the directions of the receiver, such a person commits an offence and shall be liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding two hundred thousand shillings, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or to both such fine and imprisonment, but the receiver shall not interfere between the master and crew of the vessel in reference to the management of the vessel, unless he is asked to do so by the master.