Standing Order No. 4847/2020 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Gujarat dated 10th November, 2020 on the salvage of vessels [C15-RM6]

Standing Order No. 4847/2020

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Water Resources Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 10th November, 2020

STANDING ORDER

To

All Engineer and Ship Surveyors,

Subject: The salvage of vessels by salvors under the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981 (Gujarat Act 30 of 1981), the Water Resources Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the salvage of vessels by salvors.

2. The matter has been examined. Every salvor carrying on the salvage of vessels shall make an application in Form 8 to the Mercantile Marine Department within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees.

3. The Engineer and Ship Surveyor shall ensure that register of vessels is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Mercantile Marine Department within fifteen days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Water Resources Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)