Section 338: Application of this part

(1)
This Part of this Act shall apply to any person as if the expression "owner" included the person responsible for the fault of any ship; but without prejudice thereto, where by virtue of any charter or demise or for any other reason, the owner is not responsible for the navigation and management of the ship, the expression shall be read and construed as though there were substituted therefor references to the charterer or other person so responsible.
(2)
References in this part of this Act to damage or loss caused by the fault of a ship, shall be construed as including references to any salvage or other expenses consequent upon that fault recoverable at law by way of damages.
(3)
For the purposes of this section, "ship means every description of vessel used or intended for use in navigation, however propelled, and whether completed or in the course of construction or completion.