Section 431: Further powers of Marine Board

In the exercise of its powers under this Act the Marine Board may-
(a)
remove the master of a ship if the removal is shown to the satisfaction of the Board to be necessary whether or not on the application of the owner of the ship or his agent or of the charterer or of any certificated mate or of one third or more of the crew of the ship;
(b)
appoint a new master in place of the one removed, but the appointment shall not be made without the consent of the owner, agent or charterer if within the jurisdiction of the Marine Board.