Malaysia legislation
Section 214
Section 214
In this Part –
“owner”, in relation to a vessel, means the persons who was the owner of the vessel at the time of the sinking, stranding or abandoning thereof;
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“salvage” includes all expenses properly incurred by the salvor in the performance of the salvage services;
“vehicle” includes any vehicle of any description, whether propelled by mechanical power or otherwise and whether used for drawing other vehicles or otherwise;
“wreck” includes jetsam, flotsam, lagan and derelict found in or on the shores of the sea or any tidal water.
Duty of Receiver where vessel in distress.