Point in time view as at 19/12/2022.
Merchant Shipping Act 1995, Cross Heading: Article 5 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 11ZA inserted (5.2.2015 for specified purposes, 14.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Wreck Removal Convention Act 2011 (c. 8), ss. 1(4), 2(2), Sch.; S.I. 2015/133, arts. 2, 3
1U.K.A State Party shall require the master and the operator of a ship flying its flag to report to the Affected State without delay when that ship has been involved in a maritime casualty resulting in a wreck. To the extent that the reporting obligation under this article has been fulfilled either by the master or the operator of the ship, the other shall not be obliged to report.
2U.K.Such reports shall provide the name and the principal place of business of the registered owner and all the relevant information necessary for the Affected State to determine whether the wreck poses a hazard in accordance with article 6, including:
(a)the precise location of the wreck;
(b)the type, size and construction of the wreck;
(c)the nature of the damage to, and the condition of, the wreck;
(d)the nature and quantity of the cargo, in particular any hazardous and noxious substances; and
(e)the amount and types of oil, including bunker oil and lubricating oil, on board.]
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