Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)Chapter V : Safety of Ships and Life at SeaPart III : Safety of navigation248. Expenses to be paid by owner if complaint founded |
If, on inspection, it is found that any complaint in respect of a ship detained under section two hundred and forty-three was well-founded, all expenses incurred in connection with the inspection shall be paid by the owner, and the ship shall not be released until they are paid.