Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)

Chapter V : Safety of Ships and Life at Sea

Part III : Safety of navigation

245. Complaint as to seaworthiness to be in writing

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Every complaint in respect of the seaworthiness of a ship shall be in writing, stating the name and address of the complainant, and if the ship be detained, a copy of the complaint, including the name and address of the complainant, shall be served on the master of the ship together with the notice of detention issued under section three hundred and thirty-five.