Wreck and Salvage Act, 1996 (Act No. 94 of 1996)7. Duty of masters of ships in collision to render assistance |
| (1) | In every case of collision between 2 or more ships, it shall be the duty of the master of each ship, if and in so far as he or she can do so without danger to any person on the ship— |
| (a) | to render to the other ship and every person thereon such assistance as may be practicable and necessary to save them from any danger caused by the collision and to stay by the other ship until he or she has ascertained that there is no need for further assistance; and |
| (b) | to give to the master of the other ship, the name of his or her ship and of its port of registry and the name of the port from which it has come and to which it is bound. |
| (2) | Compliance by the master of a ship with the provisions of subsection (1) shall not affect his or her right, or the right of any other person, to salvage. |
| (3) | This section shall apply to all ships, wherever they may be registered. |