Section 41: Use of unsafe lighters, etc.

(1) Where a person uses or causes or permits to be used in navigation any lighter, barge or like vessel, because of:
(a) the defective condition of its hull or equipment;
(b) overloading or improper loading; or
(c) under manning,
it is now unsafe that human life is endangered, he shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one million naira.
(2) This section does not affect the liability of the owners of any lighter, barge or like vessel in respect of loss of life or personal injury caused to any person carried in the vessel.