Section 173: Property of deceased seamen left abroad but not on board ship.–– If any — Pakistan Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 2001

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173. Property of deceased seamen left abroad but not on board ship.–– If any seaman or apprentice on a Pakistani ship, or engaged in Pakistan on any other ship, the voyage of which is to terminate in Pakistan, dies at any place outside Pakistan leaving any money or effects not on board the ship, the Pakistan consular officer at or near the place shall claim and take charge of such money and other effects, hereinafter referred to as the property of a deceased seaman or apprentice.

Effective date: 2001-01-01

Related sections

Section 172: Liability of master in respect of property of deceased seamen, etc Section 174: Dealing with property of deceased seamen Section 171: Disposal of property of seaman who dies during the voyage Section 175: Recovery of wages, etc., of seamen lost with their ship Section 170: Master to take charge of the effects of deceased seaman Section 176: Property of seamen dying in Pakistan.––If a seaman or apprentice dies in Pakistan

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