Standing Order No. 4398/2015 of the Home Department, Government of Gujarat dated 26th October, 2015 on the salvage of vessels [C19-5PP]

Standing Order No. 4398/2015

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Home Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 26th October, 2015

STANDING ORDER

To

All Principal Officers,

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 Home 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 3 to the Mercantile Marine Department within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Principal Officer shall ensure that certificate of registry 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 Home Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)