Wreck and Salvage Act, 1996 (Act No. 94 of 1996)17. Detention of wreck until salvage is paid |
| (1) | If the salvage officer is satisfied that salvage is due to any person under this Act, he or she shall detain the ship or wreck saved or assisted or from which life was saved until payment is made for the salvage due, or until process for the arrest or detention of such ship or wreck by a competent court is served. |
| (2) | The salvage officer may release any ship or wreck detained by him or her under subsection (1) if security to his or her satisfaction is given for the payment of the salvage due. |