Section 370: Powers of the receiver in case of vessels in distress

(1)
The Receiver of Wreck may, with a view to the preservation of life, or of the vessel, cargo or apparel in distress-
(a)
require such persons as he thinks necessary to assist him;
(b)
require the master or other person having the charge of any vessel near at hand to give such aid with his men or vessel as may be in his power; and
(c)
demand the use of any vehicle or of any craft that may be near at hand.
(2)
Any person who refuses without reasonable cause to comply with the provisions of subsection (1) of this section commits an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine not less than one hundred thousand Naira.