Section 507: Investigation of certain matters in respect of vessels wrecked

507. Investigation of certain matters in respect of vessels wrecked.—(1) Whenever any vessel is wrecked, stranded or in distress as aforesaid, the receiver within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the vessel is wrecked, stranded or in distress may conduct an investigation into all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the name and description of the vessel; (b) the names of the masters and of the owners of the vessel; (c) the names of the owners of the cargo; (d) the ports from and to, which the vessel was bound; (e) the occasion of wrecking, stranding or distress of the vessel; (f) the services rendered; and (g) such other matters or circumstances relating to the vessel, the cargo or the equipment, as the receiver thinks necessary. (2) The receiver making an investigation under this section shall have such powers as are specified in sub-section (3) of section 471. (3) A record shall be kept of the investigation made, and the receiver shall send a report to the Federal Government immediately the investigation is concluded.

Effective date: 2001-01-01

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