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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Duties in relation to maritime activity - Liens on ships by crew and masters

29: Master to have same rights as members of crew

You could also call this:

"The ship's boss has the same rights as the workers to get their money back."

The master of a ship has the same rights as the crew to get their wages back. You, as the master, can use the same methods to recover your wages as the crew does under the Maritime Transport Act 1994. This means you have the same chances to get your money back.

The master of a ship also has the same rights to recover money they spent on the ship. You, as the master, can get back the money you spent on the ship, just like you can get back your wages. This includes money you spent because you were in charge of the ship.

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Part 3Duties in relation to maritime activity
Liens on ships by crew and masters

29Master to have same rights as members of crew

  1. The master of a ship shall, so far as the case permits, have the same rights, liens, and remedies for the recovery of his or her wages as a member of the crew of the ship has under this Act or by any law or custom.

  2. The master of a ship, and every person lawfully acting as master, shall, so far as the case permits, have the same rights, liens, and remedies for the recovery of disbursements and liabilities properly made or incurred by the master on account of the ship as a master has for the recovery of his or her wages.

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  • 1952 No 49 s 100(1), (2)