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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Civil liability for pollution of marine environment - Liability for pollution from marine structures and operations

359: Reduction of liability of owner of marine structure or person in charge of marine operations where contributory negligence

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"When someone helps cause a marine accident, the owner's blame is reduced."

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You can find information about a law that used to be in place. This law was about reducing the liability of the owner of a marine structure or the person in charge of marine operations. The law was repealed on 23 October 2013 by section 56 of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2013.

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Part 25Civil liability for pollution of marine environment
Liability for pollution from marine structures and operations

359Reduction of liability of owner of marine structure or person in charge of marine operations where contributory negligence (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 359: repealed, on , by section 56 of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 84).