ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Merchant Shipping Act
355. Application to the Government
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
355. Application to the Government
(1)Where civil salvage services are rendered by or on behalf of the Government, or with the aid of Government property, the Government shall, subject to any regulations made under this section, be entitled to claim salvage in respect of those services to the same extent, and shall have the same rights and remedies as any other salvor.(2)Subject to the provisions of any law for the time being in force relating to proceedings against the Government, and of any regulations made under this section, the provisions of this Part, except and to such extent as may be prescribed, shall apply in relation to salvage services rendered in assisting any ship of the Government, or in saving life therefrom, or in saving any cargo or equipment belonging to the Government, in the same manner as if the ship, cargo or equipment belonged to a private person.