Point in time view as at 31/03/2023.
Merchant Shipping Act 1995, Section 99 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 04 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)If any person uses or causes or permits to be used in navigation any lighter, barge or like vessel when, because of—
(a)the defective condition of its hull or equipment,
(b)overloading or improper loading, or
(c)undermanning,
it is so unsafe that human life is thereby endangered, he shall be liable—
(i)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;
(ii)on conviction on indictment, to a fine.
(2)Proceedings for an offence under this section shall not be instituted—
(a)in England and Wales, except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State; or
(b)in Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State.
(3)This section does not affect the liability of the owners of any lighter, barge or like vessel in respect of loss of life or personal injury caused to any person carried in the vessel.
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