Malaysia legislation

Section 70M

of PENANG PORT COMMISSION ACT 1955

Section 70M

(2)

Any Commission pilot whilst engaged in any pilotage act shall, notwithstanding that he may be employed at a salary by the

Commission, be deemed to be the servant only of the master or owner of the vessel under pilotage and the Commission shall not be liable for any loss or damage occasioned by any act, omission or default of the pilot.

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