MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 2007

Section 400: Power to make regulations

2007Section 400 of 445Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1)
The Minister may make regulations with respect to salvage operations and related matters.
(2)
Any regulation made under this section may provide for-
(a)
enforcing the duty of every master to render assistance to persons in danger at sea;
(b)
steps to be taken to protect the coastline from pollution following maritime casualty;
(c)
admittance to Nigerian ports of vessel in distress;
(d)
facilities to be provided to salvors and the mode and fees for such facilities;
(e)
co-operation between salvors and other interested parties.

Cite this section

Section 400, MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 2007 (2007).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/merchant-shipping-act-2007/section/400/