UK Statutory Instrument 1998 United Kingdom

The Merchant Shipping (Distress Messages) Regulations 1998

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1 compliance obligation

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s.005

Duty on masters to assist persons in distress at sea

  • Proceed to assist persons in distress at sea after receiving a distress alert
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s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Modifications

s.003

Interpretation

s.004

Application

s.006

Release from duty

s.007

Penalties

s.008

Salvage rights

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