ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Merchant Shipping Act
340. Apportionment between salvors
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
340. Apportionment between salvors
(1)The apportionment between salvors of a reward fixed under section 335 shall be made on the basis of the criteria listed in that section.(2)The apportionment between the owner, master and other persons in the service of each salving vessel shall be determined by the law of the state in which such vessel is registered.(3)Where the salvage referred to in subsection (1) has not been carried out from a vessel, the apportionment shall be determined by the law governing the contract between the salvor and his servant, and in the absence of formal contract, the court or person determining the apportionment and disbursement shall apply general principles of law and equity according to the merits of the cases in order to reach a just and equitable decision.