Malaysia legislation

Section 207

of Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1960

Section 207

(2)

The Marine Court shall consist of not more than five nor less than three members of whom one shall be a Judge or a President of the Sessions Court who shall be President of the Court and the remainder shall be masters of foreign-going British ships or such persons of nautical, engineering or other special skill or knowledge as the Governor may appoint:

Provided that, where any investigation involves or appears likely to involve any question as to the cancellation or suspension of the certificate of any officer, the Court shall include not less than two members having experience in the Merchant Service.

(3)

Each of the member of the Marine Court other than the Judge or Magistrate shall be paid such sum as may be prescribed, or such other sum as the Governor may in any special case direct during each day that the Court sits.

Shipping casualties.