Point in time view as at 04/04/2015.
Merchant Shipping Act 1995, Section 245 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 03 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.
(1)A person commits an offence if he takes into any foreign port and sells—
(a)any vessel stranded, derelict or otherwise in distress found on or near the coasts of the United Kingdom or any tidal water within United Kingdom waters;
(b)any part of the cargo or equipment of, or anything belonging to, such a vessel; or
(c)any wreck found within those waters.
(2)A person who is guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.
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