Section 251
Salvage contracts.
The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to merchant shipping to ensure compliance with India's obligation under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party and also to ensure the development of Indian shipping and efficient maintenance of Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interest and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
(1) The owner of a vessel or the master on behalf of the owner shall conclude contracts with salvors to undertake necessary and adequate salvage operations in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(2) The master or the owner of the vessel shall have the authority to conclude such contracts on behalf of the owner of the property onboard the vessel.
(2) The master or the owner of the vessel shall have the authority to conclude such contracts on behalf of the owner of the property onboard the vessel.