Section 24: Proof of Ownership

In the performance of his duties under this part, the Minister shall take due care and carry out adequate investigation to ascertain the true ownership of vessels and ship owning companies and shall issue guidelines for determination thereof which shall include-
(a) the last certificate of registration of the vessel;
(b) the bill of sale ;
(c) the ownership of shares in the company applying to be registered ;
(d) the apportionment of shares in the vessel ;
(e) a certificate under oath sworn to in a court of superior records by the owner, its duly authorized officer or agent establishing that such applicant has complied with the condition of this Act ; and
(f) affidavit or statutory declaration by the owners of the owning company sworn to in a court of superior records stating their shares and the capacity in which the shares are held ; and
(g) such further requirements as the Minister may specify.