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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 Register
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ries in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881  Register
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 Ships lost or ceasing to be to be registered
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10577058 Proceedings on forfeiture}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 52A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10577058 . Registration fees and charges}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 52B. Regulations
\par 5}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10577058 2C. Discretion of the Registrar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 52}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414 D}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 . Savings"
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2887177 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4209148 -------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2887177 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15797414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2887177 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15797414 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid15797414 2000, No. 21
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4209148 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid13580833 An Act to amend the Shi}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2887177\charrsid13580833 pping}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid13580833  in Act 1998
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\par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15797414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6647425 (1 December 2000)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414\charrsid2887177 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1649881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid15797414 BE IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 
 by the Parliament of the Cook Islands in Session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
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\par 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2887177 Short Title}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881  - (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 ) This }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414\charrsid1649881 Act may be cited as the Shipping Amendment Act 2000 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 and shall be read together with and }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414\charrsid1649881 deemed part of the Shipping Act 1998 ("the principal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 Act").

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414 
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section 1(2) of the principal Act, this Act shall come}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 into force when it receives the asse}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414 nt }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414\charrsid1649881 of the Queen's Representative}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414 .}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 2. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2887177 Interpretation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881  - Secti}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15797414 on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14965895\charrsid1649881 2 of the principal Act is amended by repealing the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14965895  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 terms "Administration", "Corpora}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14965895\charrsid1649881 
tion", and "Qualified person" and their respective}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881  definitions and inserting in alphab}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14965895 etical o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497009 rder the following definitions -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14965895\charrsid1649881 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2887177\charrsid1649881 s, the person or company appointed by the Minister}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2887177  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 
pursuant to section 42;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9652550 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2887177 "Classification Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3086043 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881  means, a society nominated under section 14, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1649881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2887177\charrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9652550 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 
"Cook Islands owned-ship" means, a ship that is either wholly or the majority of the shares in which are owned by one or more Cook Islanders or one or more permanent resid}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652550 ents}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881  is or a company incorporated under the Companies Act 1970-71;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881  any entity that is not incorporated or established under the laws of the Cook }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652550 I}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 slands and if incorporated elsewhere is registered as a foreign company unde}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652550 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881  the International Companies Act 1981-82;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1649881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652550\charrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2431060 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9587288 "Qualified person" means, an International C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 
ompany registered}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2431060  under the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9587288 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2431060 nternational Compani}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881 es Act 1981-82, an international trust registered under the International Trust Act 1981-82 and an international partnership registered under the Internationa}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2431060 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid1649881  Partnership Act 1981-82;"}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1140565  - S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1140565\charrsid2431060 ection 3 of the principal Act is amended by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 omitting the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2967469  heading and repealing subsectio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 n (1) and substituting the following heading-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 

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International Conventions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 4. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2967469 New Part}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - The principal }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2967469\charrsid2431060 Act is amended by repealing Part III and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2967469  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
substituting the following Part }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497009 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2967469\charrsid13580833 
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\par RE}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2967469\charrsid13580833 GISTRATION OF VESSELS}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid13580833 
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Obligation to register Cock Islands-owned ships}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - (1) Subject to this Part, every Cook Islands-owned ship}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2967469\charrsid2967469  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2967469 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2967469\charrsid2431060 hall be registered under this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4357790 -owned ship is operated by a foreign resident under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  a demise charter, the Registrar }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4357790 may, by instrument in writing, except the ship during the term of the charter from the requirement to be registered.
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(3) Where a ship required to be registered is not registered, the owner of the ship is, in respect of each day on which the ship remains unregistered (including the day of a conviction for an offence against }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13834339 this subsection or any subsequent day), guilty of an offence, and, whether or not proceedings are instituted for such an offence, the ship may be detained until registration is effected.}{
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(4) It is not a defence to a prosecution under subsection (3) that the ship required to be registered is registered under the law of a foreign country.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1661657 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1661657\charrsid1661657 Exemptions from registration}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - Ships less than 15 metres in length, Gover}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10437512 nment ships, fishing vessels, p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792 l}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 easure craft and vessels of traditional build are exempt from the requirement to be registered under section 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid8661792 Ships permitted to be registered}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) The following ships may be registered }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497009 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) Cook Islands-owne}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792 d}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  ships referred to in section 10; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) ships on demise or bareboat charter as provided for in section 12; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (c) ships owned by a q}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792 ualifie}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 d person; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4592666 (d) ships owned by a fo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 reign entity.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 12. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13763195 Demise o}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid8661792 r}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792\charrsid8661792  bareboat charter registration}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 (l) Where the laws o f a for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792 eign country permit a ship to be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 bareboat registered the Registrar may in his discretion and subject to the prod}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792 u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
ction and delivery of such documents as the Registrar may require register the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 hip, giving it the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792  right to fly the Cook Islands fl}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 ag.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) Subject to subsection (3), the law of the Cook Islands shall apply to all a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792 spects of the ship's operation n}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 avigation and management during the period of registration.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8661792\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4592666 (3) The law of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 foreign country of the underlying registry shall apply to any ship's mortgage and r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9663876 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 lated recorded instruments.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9663876\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) At the request of any interested party, the Registrar may record any mortgage or related instrument on }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9663876 t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 he Register.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9663876\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (5) The bareboat reg}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13773598 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
stration will only be valid for the duration of the bare-boat/demise charterparty agr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13773598 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
ement. The bareboat charterer will notify the Regi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13773598 strar immediately whenever the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
relevant charterparty has been terminated or has come to an end for any reason.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13773598\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (6) The Registrar in his discretion may require any relevant documentation for registration of a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2507849 ba}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 reboat charterer, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497009 including, but not limited to -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2507849 
\par 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 onsent of the underlying registry;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) the consent }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4592666 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 f the owners of the ship;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13444893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444893 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (c) the consent }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4592666 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 f any mortgagees of the ship; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13444893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444893 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (d) a copy of th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2507849 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  bareboat charter party agreement in English.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2507849\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (7) The Registrar in is discretion may permit the registration upon ano}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2507849 ther registry of a b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13763195 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2507849 reboat cha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2507849 t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 er, where the ship is already registered on the Register and may impose any conditions, as he deems necessary.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid13794766 Application for registration}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - Subject to this Part, an application for the reg}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4592666 istration of a ship shall be mad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 e in accordance with this Act
 and regulations prescribed for the purpose.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid13794766 Requirements }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4592666 o}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid13794766 f registration}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - (1) Before a vessel may be registered }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497009 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(a) it shall be inspected by a surveyor at the owner's cost who shall ascertain the tonnage and issue a Tonnage Certificate, the particulars of which shall be entered in the vessel's Official Log }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766 B}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 ook;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) the Registra}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  shall require proof of ownership of the vessel and the bill of sale or other instruments of transfer or transmission shall be sufficient evidence thereof;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (c) the R}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766 egistrar shall require proof of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 the ve}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766 ssel's seaworthiness and evidenc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
e that the vessel was built to, has been maintained, and is currently in class with an approved Classificatio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 Society at the time of the application for registration }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4592666 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 hall be prima facie evidence of the vessel's }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4592666\charrsid2431060 seaworthiness}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 , but such presumption may be rebutted by a survey of hull and equipment caused to be 
carried out by the Registrar.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) Regulations may prescribe which Classification Societies are approved under this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) An application for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
egistration of a vessel shall be accompanied by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766\charrsid2431060 such other information, docu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766 ments and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766\charrsid2431060  evidence as regulations may prescribe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766\charrsid2431060 for the purpose.

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13794766 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) The Registrar may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16593494 
appoint in any place within, or without the Cook Islands suitably qualified persons to be surveyors to survey, measure and do all such other things as the Registrar may require in respect of ships to be registered under this Part.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16593494 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid11288758 Foreign-registered shi}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758\charrsid11288758 ps not registrable under this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497009 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3684822 (1) The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 Regist}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758 
rar shall not register a ship un}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 der this Act if it is registered under the law of a foreign country, unless otherwise provided.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) Where, in relation to a ship that has, at any time, been registered}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 under the law of a foreign country, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
pplication is made for the registration of the ship under this Act, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 e application s call be accompanied by s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758 uch evidence as the Registrar requires}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  to establish -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758 (a) that the ship}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 is no longer registered under the law of that country; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) that steps have been taken, or are propo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758 
sed to be taken, to close the regi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 strati}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16465986 on of the ship under the law of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  that country on or befor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 the registration of the ship under this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288758\charrsid15994908 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087 16.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6765703\charrsid9651087  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6765703\charrsid9651087 Entry of particulars in Register}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087  - The Registrar shall register a ship by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3892825\charrsid9651087  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087 
entering in the Register such particulars relating}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3892825\charrsid9651087  to the ship as are prescribed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3892825\charrsid9651087 
\par }\pard \qc \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6637112\charrsid9651087 Registra}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087 t}{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6637112\charrsid9651087 i}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087 on Certificates
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3892825\charrsid9651087 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087 Grant of registration }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6637112\charrsid9651087 cer}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087 tificate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087  - Upon the registration of a ship under section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9651087 
 16, the Registrar shall grant a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9651087 regist}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087 
ration certificate in respect of the ship, in the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6637112\charrsid9651087  prescribed form, containing the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid9651087 
 particulars entered in the Register relating to the ship and such other matters as are prescribed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid15994908 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3085732\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid3041031 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11479695 Custody of registration}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid3085732  certificate}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3085732  - (1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
) The registration certificate of a ship shall not be used except for the purpose of the lawful navigation of the ship, and shall not be subject to detention by reason of a claim by an owner, mortgagee, char}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3085732 terer, operator or any other per}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 son to any title to, lien or charge on, or interest in, the ship.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3085732\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) A person having possession or control of a registration certificate shall not fail, without reasonable }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15491411 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 xcuse, to deliver the certificate on demand to the per}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15491411 son entitled to the custody of i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 t for the purposes of the lawful navigation of the ship, or to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15491411 the Registrar, a Deput}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 y Registrar, a proper officer or any other person entit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15491411 led by law to require its delive}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 ry.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15491411\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) If, in any proceedings in respect of an offence against this section in relation to a registration certificate, the court is of the opinion that the certificate is lost,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15491411  the court shall make an order }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 to that effect and cause an office copy of the order to be served on the Registrar.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15491411\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) In this section registration certificate includes a provisional registration certificate.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4989389\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid4989389 Provisional }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4989389\charrsid4989389 Certificates}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4989389  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 - (1) If the Registrar is for any reason prevented from issuing a certi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4989389 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 icate of registration, the Registrar may in his discretion issue a provisional certificate of registration in the prescribed form.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4989389\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) A }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4989389 provisional certificate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 shall not be issued unless an application for registration under section 13 has been made.
\par 
\par (3) A provisional registration certificate shall have the same effect as a registration }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11301331 certificate for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  such
 period after the date on which the certificate wits granted as the Registrar specifies in the certificate.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13444893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11301331\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 20. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid8856557 Temporary passes}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - (1) Where the Registrar is satisfied that, by r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11479695 eason of special circumstances,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  permission should be granted for an unregistered ship to travel -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8856557\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) from a Cook Islands port to a foreign port; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8856557\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) from a foreign port to another foreign port or to a Cook Islands port,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8856557\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11303460 he may grant a temporary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  pass in respect of that ship, specifying the voyage which the ship is authorized to }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8856557 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 ake and the time during which the pass remains valid, and the Registrar shall grant the pass accordingly.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8856557\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) A temporary lass shall be in the prescribed form.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2572\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) A temporary pass granted in respect of a
 ship has, subject to the matters specified in the pass, the same effect as a registration certificate and, for the purposes of this Act and of the lawful navigation of the ship on the voyage specified in the pass, the ship shall be deemed to be registere
d.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2572\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4587792 Improper uses}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2572  of certificate}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - A person who, in relation to a ship, whether or not it is a registered ship, uses,
 or permits the use of, a registration certificate, provisional registration certificate or temporary pass not legally granted and in force under this Act in respect of the ship is guilty of an offence.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2572\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \qc \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2572\charrsid2572 Id}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2572 entification
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
\par 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2572\charrsid5126124 Marking of ship}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - (1) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2572 Every ship registered shall be marked}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  in accordance with the regulations with marks directed by the Registrar.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) Subject}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
to subsection (4), if the markings placed on a registered ship in accordance with the requirements of subsection (1) are not maintained, the owner and master of the ship are each, in respect of each day during which the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
markings are not maintained (including the day of a conviction under this subsection or any subsequent day), guilty of an offence punishable upon conviction -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 the offender is a natural person, by a fine not exceeding $1,000; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13444893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444893 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124 (b) if }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
the offender is a body corporate, by a fine not exceeding $2,000.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) Subject}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
to subsection (4), a person shall not conceal, remove, alter, deface or obliterate, or suffer any pers
on under his or her control to conceal, remove, alter, deface or obliterate, any marking that is on a registered ship in accordance with the requirements of subsection (1).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply in relation to anything done as authorized by the regulations or done for the purpose of escaping capture by an enemy.
\par 
\par 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5126124 Name of registered shi}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4587792 p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5126124  and change of name}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - (1) A person shall not describe a registered ship by any name other than the name by which the ship is for the time being registered.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) Subject to this Act, application may be made to the Registrar, in the manner prescribed, for a change in the name of a registered ship.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) If -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) the name proposed for a ship in an application for the registration of the ship; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) the new name proposed for a registered ship in an application under }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124 subsection}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  (2),}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 is a prescribed name, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124 or a name}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  included in a }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124 prescrib}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 ed class of names}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124 , th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 e Registrar shall disallow the name.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126124\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) Where the Registrar grants an application under subsection (2) -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(a) he or she shall cause the new name to be entered in the Register and endorsed on the ship's registration certificate; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(b) section 22 applies in relation to the marking of the new name on the ship as if the ship had been registered by that name.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (5) Where a vessel is required to be registered and is registered upon another register, the Registrar shall not register the vessel unless -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) a certificate of deletion has been issued by a Registrar of another registry; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) the Registrar is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942 satisfied that a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3699906 certificate}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942  will be issued f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 rom }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942 another registry.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \qc \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid16276942 Transfers, Transmissions and Mortgages
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid12526064 24. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid12526064 Interpretation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12526064  - In}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid12526064  sections 24 to 40, "ship" means a registered ship.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid12526064 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid12526064 25. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid12526064 Transfer of shi}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid12526064 p}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid12526064  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid12526064 
(1) Subject to section 26, a ship or a share in a ship shall be transferred by a bill of sale made in accordance with the regulations.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid12526064 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid12526064 (2) Where a ship or a share in a ship is so tran
sferred, the bill of sale and a declaration of transfer made by the transferee under subsection (4) shall be lodged by the transferee with the Registrar within 14 days after executi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid12526064 
on of the bill of sale or within }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid12526064 such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid12526064 longer period as the Registrar, in special circumstances, allows.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) The Registrar shall, as soon as practicable alter the lodgement by the transferee of a bill of sale relating to the transfer of a ship or a share in a shi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12526064 p together with a declaration o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
f transfer, register the bill of sale by entering in the Register the name of the transferee as owner of the ship or share and shall endorse on the bill of sale the fact of the entry having been made, together with the date and time of the making of the e
ntry.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) A declaration of transfer for the purposes of subsection (2) shall be made in accordance with the regulations.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12526064 (5) Bills of sale}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  lodged under this section shall be registered in the order of their lodgement.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 26. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid16276942 Transmission of ship by operation of law}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - (1) Where a ship or a share in a ship is transmitted to a person by any lawful means other than by a transfer und}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942 
er section 25, a declaration of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  transmission made by that person under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 subsection (3) together with such evidence of transmission as is prescribed shall be lodged by that person with, the Registrar within 21 days of that transmission tak}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942 ing place or within such longer }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 period as the Registrar, in special circumstances, allows.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942 (2) The Registration }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 sh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12526064 all, as s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16276942 oon as practicable afte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10768 r the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 lodgement by a person of a declaration of transmission of a ship or a share in a ship together with such other evidence of transmission as is prescribed, enter in the Register the name of that person as owner of the ship or share.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10768\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) A declaration of transmission for the purposes of subsection (1) shall be made in accordance with the regulations.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6510373\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5058396 27. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5058396 Delivery of registration certificate on transfer}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5058396 
 - (1) Where a ship or a share in a ship is transferred to a person by a bill of sale or transmitted to a person by other lawful means, the person who has possession or control of the ship's}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6510373\charrsid5058396  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5058396 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6510373\charrsid5058396 egistration certificate shall }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5058396 deliver the certificate to the person to whom the ship or share is transferred or transmitted.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6510373\charrsid5058396 
\par (2) Where a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5058396 registration certificate is delivered to a person under subsection (1), the person shall immediately deliver th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1858333 
e certificate to the Registrar.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5058396 (3) Where a registration certificate is delivered to the Registrar under subsection (2), the Registrar shall -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6510373\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(a) endorse the registration certificate with the particulars of change of ownership of the ship or share; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6510373\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) cause the endorsed certificate to be returned to the registered ag
ent of the ship or to such other person as the registered agent directs.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6510373\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 28. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid8656245 Mortgage of ship}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) A ship or a share in a ship may be made a security for the discharge of an obligation by way of a mortgage under this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8656245\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) The instrument of such a mortgage }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8520859 shall be made in accordance with}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  the regulations.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8656245\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) As soon as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5122773 practicable af}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
ter the lodgement of a mortgage instrument so made, the Registrar shall register the mortgage by entering particulars of the mortgage in the Register and shall endorse o
n the instrument the fact of the entry having been made, together with the date and time of the making of the entry.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8656245\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) Mortgage instruments lodged under this section shall be registered in the order of their lodgement.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8656245\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 29. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid8656245 Priority of mort}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8656245\charrsid8656245 gag}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid8656245 ees}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) Where 2 or more mortgages are registered in respect of the same ship or share in a ship, the priority among the mortgagees is in accordance with the order of registration of the mortgages, irrespective of the dates upon which they were made or exec
uted and notwithstanding any express, implied or constructive notice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8656245\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(2) A registered mortgage shall not be affected by any act of bankruptcy or insolvency committed by the mortgagor after the date of registration of the mortgage, notwithstanding that the
 bankrupt or insolvent had at the commencement of his bankruptcy or insolvency the vessel in his possession, order or disposition.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8656245\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) Any such mor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945536 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 gag}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945536 e shall be prefe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
rred to any right, claim, or interest in the vessel of the other creditors of the bankrupt or any trustee or assignee on their behalf.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945536\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) A maritime lien recorded in the Register shall rank in priority as against other maritime liens and registered mortg
ages in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention on Maritime Liens and Mortgages 1993.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945536\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (5) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the International C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5122773 onvention on Maritime Liens and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  Mortgage 1993, a maritime lien is not enf
orceable against a ship owned by a bona fide purchaser for value without notice unless such lien has been registered in the Register at the port in which the ship is registered, but it i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2312157 
s enforceable against the owner }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 and vendor who has incurred the debt from which the maritime lien arises, irrespective of registration.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945536\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (6) The Registrar shall, at the request of the holder of a maritime lien register the maritime lien by making the entry in the register -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945536\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) describing the claim against the owner, demise
 charterer, manager or operator of the vessel secured by the maritime lien on the vessel; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945536\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) the date of the event which gave rise to the maritime lien against the vessel; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945536\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (c) the name and address of the lien holder for the service of notice or documents.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945536\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (7) Subject to Article 9 of the International Convention on Maritime Liens and Mortgages 1993, a maritime lien shall be extinguished after a period of one year.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945536\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 30. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid7945536 Mortgage not to change ownership}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - A mortgage of a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3944848  ship or of a share in a ship d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
oes not have the effect of the mortgagee becoming, or the mortgagor ceasing to be, owner of the ship or share except to the extent necessary to make the ship or share available as a security under the mortgage.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945536\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 31. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid7945536 Mortgagee to have power of disposal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) A mortgagee of a ship or of a share in a ship has power absolutely to dispose of the ship or share and to give effectual receipts in respect of the disposal, but where there are 2 or more mortgages of the same ship or share, a subsequent mortgagee 
shall not, except under an order of the Court, dispose of the ship or share without the consent of every prior mortgagee.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4016102 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) A mortgagee of a ship or of a share in a ship who intends to dispose of the ship or the share shall not dispose of the ship or sha
re unless he or she has first given notice in writing to the Registrar of his or her intention so to dispose of the ship or share.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945536 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14554830\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) Where the Registrar is notified by a mortgagee of the intention of that mortgagee to dispose of a ship or of a share in a s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156 
hip, the Registrar shall forth}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
with inform the subsequent mortgagee (if any) or each subsequent mortgagee (if more than one) of that ship or share whose interest in that ship or share is entered in the Register of the matter so notified to him or her.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) The disposal of a ship or of a share in a ship is not invalidated because of any failure to comply with a requirement of subsection (2) in relation to the disposal.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 32. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid6303156 Transfer of mortgage}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) A mortgage of a ship or of a share in a ship may be transferred by an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9645733  instrument}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 of transfer made in accordance with the regulations.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) Where a mortgage is so transferred, the instrument of transfer of the mortgage shall be lodged by the person t
o whom the mortgage has been transferred with the Registrar within 21 days of its having been so executed or within such longer period as the Registrar, in special circumstances, allows.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) The Registrar shall, as soon as practicable after the lodgement 
of the instrument of transfer of the mortgage, enter in the Register the name of the transferee as the mortgagee of the ship or share the subject of the mortgage and endorse on the instrument the fact of the entry having been made, together with the date 
and time of the making of the entry.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 33. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid6303156 Transmission of mortgage by operation of law}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - (1) Where the interest of a mortgagee in a mortgage of a ship or of a share in a ship is transmitted to a person by any lawful means other than by a transfer under sect
ion 32, a declaration of transmission made by that person in accordance with the regulations, together with such evidence of the transmission as is prescribed, shall be lodged by that person with the Registrar within 21 days of that interest being transmi
tted to that person or within such longer period as the Registrar, in special circumstances, allows.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) The Registrar shall, as soon as practicable after the lodgement by a person
 of a declaration of transmission of the interest of a mortgagee in a mortgage of a ship or a share in a ship, together with such evidence of the transmission as is prescribed, enter in the Register the name of that person as mortgagee of the ship or shar
e.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 34. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid6303156 Discharge of mortgage}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) Where a mortgage is discharged, the mortgage instrument together with such evidence of the discharge of the mortgage as is prescribed shall be lodged by the mortgagor with the Registrar within 21 days after the discharge 
or within such longer period as the Registrar, in special circumstances, allows.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) The Registrar shall, as soon as practicable after the lodgement by the mortgagor of the mortgage instrument, together with such evidence of the discharge of the mortgage 
as is prescribed, make an entry in the Register to the effect that the mortgage has been discharged and, on that entry being made, any interest of the mortgagee under the mortgage vests in the mortgagor.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) Where the mortgage instrument cannot, for any reason, be lodged with the Registrar, there shall be lodged by the mortgagor with the Registrar, i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12940460 n substitution for the mortgage}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 instrument and such evidence of the discharge of the mortgage as is prescribed for the purposes of subsection (1), a declaratio
n by the mortgagee setting out such particulars relating to the ship in respect of which the mortgage was given, the mortgage and its discharge as are prescribed for the purposes of this subsection.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) In this section, mortgagor, in relation to a ship or
 a share in a ship, includes any person in whom, having regard to any intervening acts and circumstances, the interest of the mortgagee would have been vested if the mortgage had not been made.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 35}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid12141382 .}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid6303156  Powers of disposal by owner}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - The owner of a ship or of a
 share in a ship has power, subject to this Act and to any rights and powers appearing in the Register to be vested in any other person, absolutely to dispose of the ship or share and to give effectual receipts in respect of the disposal.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 36. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid6303156 Equities not excluded}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - Subject to sections 31 and 35, beneficial interests may be enforced by or against the owner or mortgagee of a ship or of a share in a ship in respect of his or her interest in the ship or share in the same manner as in respect of any other pers
onal property.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 37. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid6303156 Caveat may be lodged forbidding registration of certain instruments}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - (1) A person claiming an interest in a ship or in a share in a ship under any unregistered instrument, or by operation of law or otherwise, may lodge with the Registr
ar a caveat in accordance with the prescribed form forbidding the entry in the Register of any instrument relating to any dealing with that ship or share until after notice of the intended dealing is given to the caveator.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6303156\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) Every caveat shall state the
 name and address of the caveator and shall contain a sufficient description to identify the ship or the share in the ship in which the caveator claims an interest and the interest claimed by the caveator together with such other information as may be req
uested by the Registrar and shall be signed by the caveator or by his or her solicitor or agent.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6902242\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) A caveat shall not be entered in the Register by the Registrar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6902242\charrsid2431060  unless}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6902242  -
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6902242 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
there is specified in the caveat an address in the Cook Islands at which notices relating to the caveat or to proceedings in respect of the caveat may be served;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6902242\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6902242 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
an indemnity in the prescribed form is provided by the caveator in favour of the Registrar together with such security that the Registrar in his discretion may require.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6902242\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) Where a person entitled to withdraw a caveat notifies the Registrar, by lodging a notice in the prescribed form, that the name of the caveator or the address for service o
f notices on the caveator has been changed from the name or address specified in the caveat, the Registrar shall record on the caveat and in the Register the name or address so notified and that name or address shall thereupon be the name of, or the addre
ss for service of notices on, the caveator.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(5) Every notice relating to a caveat or to any proceeding in respect of a caveat shall be deemed to be duly served if served in accordance with a manner of service specified in the regulations -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) at:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (i) the address stated in the caveat in pursuance of subsection (3); or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (ii) if an address has been notified under subsection (4), the address, or the last address, so notified; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) if the caveat was signed by a solicitor or agent, at the office of tha
t solicitor or at the address of that agent.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (6) A caveat may be withdrawn -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(a) by the caveator or by the solicitor or agent of the caveator if the solicitor or agent is authorized so to withdraw it;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) where the caveator is dead, by the executor of t
he will, or the administrator of the estate, of the caveator;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(c) by a trustee or official receiver or other person in whom the interest claimed by the caveator is vested pursuant to law; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(d) by any person in whom there is entrusted, by reason of the mental incapacity of the caveator, pursuant to an order of the Court or pursuant to a law of the Cook Islands, the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 management and care of the in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923 terest claimed by the caveator.
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (7) Where there 
is lodged for entry in the Register an instrument relating to a dealing with a ship, or a share in a ship, in respect of which a caveat has been lodged and the Registrar is satisfied that, upon entry of that instrument in the Register there will vest in t
h
e caveator the interest claimed by the caveator in the caveat, the Registrar may, notwithstanding the caveat and the provisions of sections 38 and 39, enter the dealing in the Register and may record on the caveat or in the Register that the caveat has la
psed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 38. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 Notice of caveat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) Upon entry in the Register of a caveat, the Registrar shall notify particulars of the caveat -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(a) if the caveat relates to the ship, to the person or each person entered in the Register as an owner or part owner, or as a mortgagee, of the ship; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(b) if the caveat relates to a share in the ship-to the person or each person entered in the Register as an owner or part owner, or as a mortgagee, of that share.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) Any person notified, or required to be notified under subse
ction (1), of the entry in the Register of a caveat may, if he or she thinks fit, summon the caveator to attend before the Court to show cause why the caveat should not be removed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) The Court, upon proof that the caveator has been summoned, may make such order, either }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5386782 ex parte}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  or otherwise, as the Court thinks fit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 39. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 When caveat to la}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid5980923 pse}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - A caveat entered in the Register in respect of a ship or a share in a ship shall, unless an order to the contrary is made by the Court and served on the Registrar,
 be deemed to have lapsed upon the expiration of 14 days after notice is given to the caveator that -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(a) if the caveat relates to a ship, the person or each person entered in the Register as an owner or part-owner of the ship or a person having a right to register a dealing with the ship; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(b) if the caveat relates to a share in the ship, the person or each person entered in the Register as an owner or part-owner of the share or a person having a right to register a dealing with the share,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 has applied for the registration of any dealing with the ship or share.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 40. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 No dealing to be registered while caveat in force}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - (1) Subject to this section, so long as a caveat remains in force in respect of a ship or a share in a ship, the Registrar shal
l not, except with the consent in writing of a person entitled to withdraw the caveat, enter in the Register particulars of any dealing with that ship or share.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) Subsection (1) shall not operate to prevent the entry in the Register of a dealing with a 
ship or a share in a ship which, when the caveat was lodged with the Registrar, had previously been lodged with the Registrar in a form satisfactory for entry in the Register.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) Except to the extent that it otherwise specifies, a caveat shall not prevent the Registrar from entering in the Register -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) the transmission of a ship or of a share in a ship to a person where that person becomes so e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923 ntitled by operation of law; or
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(b) a dealing by a person as the mortgagee under a mortgage of a ship or a share in a ship, being a mortgage to the entry of which the caveator has consented or in respect of which the caveat has lapsed.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 41. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 Compensation for lodging caveat without reasonable cause}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - A person who lodges a caveat with the Registrar without reasonable cause is liable to pay to a person who has sustained damage thereby such compensation as is just and the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 compensation is recoverable in an action in a court of competent jurisdi
ction by the person who has sustained damage from the person who lodged the caveat.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \qc \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 Administration
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 42. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 Administration}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) The Minister may, on such terms and conditions as may be approved by Cabinet, appoint and engage a person to be called the Adminis
trator, to administer this Act, and to administer, manage and have control of the Register and Registration Office and any reference in this Act to the Registrar shall include and be read as a reference to the Administrator appointed pursuant to this sect
ion.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) There shall be a Registrar of Ships who shall be appointed by the Secretary, subject to the recommendation and approval of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9390795 
 the Administrator and on such te}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 rms and conditions as the Administrator shall approve.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) The Secretary shall, if an Administrator has been appointed under this section, obtain the approval of the Administrator before making an appointment under subsection (2).}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 43. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 Functions and powers of Registrar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) In addition to the functions conferred by other provisions of this Act, the function of the Registrar is to maintain the Register and, for that purpose -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(a) receive and record all information and documents required or permitted to be lodged with the Registrar under this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) to grant, issue, vary or revoke such certifi
cates and other documents as are required or permitted to be granted or issued under this Act; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(c) to issue copies of, and extracts from, any such certificates and other documents and entries in the Register;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (d) to direct the owner of the vessel or 
any other person to furnish any information concerning the vessel.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) The Registrar has power to do all things necessary or conve
nient to be done for or in connection with, or as incidental to, the performance of his or her functions including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such powers for and in relation to requiring the furnishing of information and docume
nts (including the delivery of certificates and other documents granted or issued under this Act) as are provided by the regulations.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 44. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 Delegation by Registrar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) The Registrar may in his discretion appoint any person or entity including but not limited to a proper officer to carry out all or any of the Registrar's functions duties and powers.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) A power so delegated, when exercised by the delegate, shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to have been exercised by the Registrar.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) A delegation under this section does not prevent the exercise of a power by the Registrar.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 45. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 Registration Office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) For the purposes of this Act -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) there shall be a Cook Islands Shipping Registration Office; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) the Registrar may, by public notice, establish branch offices of that Office.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) The Registration Office, and the branch offices established under paragraph (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923 1}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(b), shall be at such places as are determined by the Registrar.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 46. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 Seal of Registration Office and signature of Registrar}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - (1) There shall be a seal of the Cook Islands Shipping Registration Office, in a form determined by the Registrar, which shall be under the control of the Registrar.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) All courts, judges and persons acting judicially shall take judicial notice of the seal of the Registration Office affixed to a document and shall presume that it was duly affixed.}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) Where a signature on a document purports to be the signature of the Registrar or of a person empowered to sign the document by virtue of a delegati
on under section 44, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the signature is that of a person who, at the relevant time, was holding, or performing the duties of, the office of Registrar or was so empowered to sign that document, as the 
case may be.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \qc \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 The Register of Ships
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 47. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 Cook Islands Register of Shi}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid5980923 p}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be a register, to be known as the Cook Islands Register of Ships, in which shall be entered all matters required or permitted by this Act to be entered in the Register.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) The Register and copies of the Register, or of such part or parts of the Register as the Registrar directs, shall be kept at such places as the Registrar directs.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980923\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 48. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid5980923 Inspection of Register}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - A person may, on payment of the prescribed fee inspect the Register at any reasonable time during the hours when the Registration Office, or branch office, as the case may be, is open for business and, on payment of the prescribed fee, is entitled to b
e furnished with a copy of, or extract from, any entry in the Register.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 49. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid16005286 Obsolete or incorrect entries in Register}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - (1) Where -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(a) in relation to a particular ship, no entry or amendment of an entry has been made in the Register for such period as is prescribed for the purposes of this section; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) the Registrar has reason to suspect that:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 

\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(i) any particulars entered in the Register in relation to the ship, other than particulars relating to a mortgage, are incorrect;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (ii) in relation to the sh
ip, any notice, information or document in relation to which an entry in the Register is required by this Act to be made has not been lodged with the Registrar within the period }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11499824 
referred to in paragraph (a); or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (iii) the ship has been lost (whether actually or constructively), taken b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11499824 y an enemy, burnt or broken up,
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11499824 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
the Registrar may, by notice in writing served on the registered agent or any owner of the ship, require him or her to furnish to the Registrar, within a specified period (not being less than 3
0 days) after the date of service of the notice, such information and documents relating to the ship as are specified in the notice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11499824 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) Where -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11499824 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(a) a person on whom a notice is served under subsection (1) fails to furnish to the Registrar, within the period specified in the notice, the information and documents specified in the notice; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 

\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(b) the person on whom a notice is so served furnishes information or documents that the Registrar considers may justify the closure of the registration relating to the ship or the alteration of any entry made in the Register,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
the Registrar may, by notice in writing, give such directions as he sees fit in regard to the issues of entry on the Register and the closing of the registration relating to the ship or with resp
ect to any entry or amendment of an entry to be made in the Register.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 50. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid16005286 Correction of errors in Register}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286  - The Registrar m}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 ay correct, or cause to be corrected any entry, error, defect or mistake in the Register.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \qc \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid16005286 Miscellaneous
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 51. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid16005286 Ships lost or ceasing to be entitled to be registered}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  - (1) In the event of a registered ship -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) being lost (whether actually or constructively), taken by an enemy, burnt or broken up; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) ceasing to be entitled to be registered,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 

\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 the owner o
f the ship shall, immediately after obtaining knowledge of the event, unless notice has already been given to the Registrar under this subsection, give notice in writing of the event to the Registrar.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) Where the Registrar receives a notice under subsection (1) relating to a ship, he or she shall make an entry in the Register of the event to which the notice relates.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) Where an entry has been made in the Register under subsection (2) in respect of a ship -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) if the entry is in respect of a ship tha
t has been lost (whether actually or constructively), taken by an enemy, burnt or broken up, the registration of the ship shall be deemed to be closed except so far as it relates to any unsatisfied mortgage of the ship; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) if the entry is in respect 
of a ship that has ceased to be entitled to be registered, the registration of the ship shall, subject to this section, be deemed to be closed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) Where a ship, in relation to which the Registrar has received notice under subsection (1) of an event referred to in paragraph (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) or (b), is subject to an unsatisfied mortgage or mortgages -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(a) the registration of the ship, so far as it relates to the mortgage or mortgages, shall, subject to subsections (5) and (6), not be deemed to be closed; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) the Registrar shall give notice in wr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12539898 
iting to the mortgagee, or each}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  mortgagee, as the case may be, that he or she has received notice under subsection (1) of the event so,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 referred to.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (5) Subject to this section, where the Registrar gives a notice under 
subsection (4) to the mortgagee or mortgagees of a ship, the registration of the ship, so far as it relates to the mortgage or mortgages, shall be deemed to be closed at the expiration of a period of 60 days after the date of the notice.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (6) Where a mortgagee who has received a notice under subsection (4) makes application to the Court within the period of 60 days after the date of the notice or within such extended ti}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11954396 me as the Court, on application}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  made either before or after the expiration of that period, allows, the Court }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid16005286 may do}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  all }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444893 or any of the following, namely}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) order that the ship and the ship's equipment be sold;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(b) make such other orders for and in relation to the distribution of the proceeds of the sale as it thinks fit; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (c) make such
 orders and give such directions with respect to the closure of the registration of the ship as it thinks fit (including, in the case of an application for an extension of time, an order that the registration shall not be deemed to be closed for such peri
od as the Court determines).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (7) Notice of an application made under subsection (6) (including an application for an extension of time) shall be served on the Registrar.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (8) An order under subsection (6) may be on such terms and conditions as to costs and otherwise as the Court thinks fit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (9) The Registrar shall give effect to any orders and directions given by the Court under this section so far as they relate to the Register.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (10) Where the registration of a ship is closed or deemed to be closed under
 this section, the person having possession of the registration certificate or provisional registration certificate relating to the ship shall deliver the certificate to the Registrar or a proper officer in accordance with the regulations.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (11) Nothing in this section shall be taken to prejudice any rights of a mortgagee existing apart from this section.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 52. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid16005286 Proceedings on forfeiture}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) Where a ship is subject to forfeiture under this Act, an officer may seize and detain the ship and the Minister may apply to the Court for an order under subsection (2).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) Upon application being made under subsection (1) in relation to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286 a ship, the Court may order the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  ship and its equipment to be forfeited to the Crown.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) Anything forfeited under this section becomes the property of the Crown and may be sold or otherwise dealt with as the Minister thinks fit.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) In this section, officer means an officer or employee of the Crown appointed by the Minister by writing signed by him or her to be an officer for the purposes of this section.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286 
\par 52A. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid16005286 Registration fees and charges}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286 
 - (1) The owner of a vessel registered under this part shall be liable to pay the initial and annual registration fees and any other fees as may be prescribed by the Registrar.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid6571045 52B. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid6571045 Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid6571045 
 - (1) The Queen's Representative may make regulations, not inconsistent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286 
 with this Act, prescribing all matters required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed or necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286\charrsid16005286 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005286 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the regulations may make provision for and in relation to -
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 (a) the manner in which, and the time within which, applications under this Act are to be made;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 (b) the forms, documents and information to 
be furnished by applicants in connection with, or in support of any application under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 (c) the keeping of the Register and copied of the Register, or a part or parts of the Register;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 (d) the entries to be made in the Register;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 (e) the manner in
 which, and the time within which, documents and information are to be lodged, including provision empowering the Registrar -
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 
(i) to direct a person who has lodged, or is seeking to lodge, any document or information to do such things as are necessary to ensure that the document or information is in accordance with the requirements of this Act; and
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 
(ii) to treat any document or information as not having been lodged until it is in accordance with requirements of this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 (f) the registration (whether by way of entry in the Register or otherwise) of documents and information;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 (g) the re-registration of ships entitled to be registered, the registration of which under}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9778212  this Act, or under any other Act, has been closed;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12403431 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12403431 (h) the registration of Government ships;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12403431 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12403431 (i) the closure of the registration of ships;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12403431 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12403431 (j) the age of vessels that may be entered upon the Register;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12403431 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12403431 (k) registration, survey requirements }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438189 and ancillary matters;
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12403431 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12403431 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12403431 (l) the qualifications required of, and other requirements relating to, registered agents;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1662465 
(m) the verifications, by statutory declaration, of information and documents required for the purposes of this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1662465 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11543158 (n) the retention or return by the Registrar of documents lodged in accordance with this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11543158 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11543158 (o) the selection, naming and change of ports of registry for registered ships;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11543158 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11543158 
(p) the matters to be recorded or endorsed on registration certificates, provisional registration certificates and temporary passes;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11543158 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11543158 (q) the marking of ships for the purposes of section 22;
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4461499\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(r) the making of any declaration or the doing of any thing required or permitted by this Act to be made or done in the name and on behalf, of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13786  a }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 person incapable of making such a declaration or doing any such thing by reason of infancy, lunacy or other disability;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9191999\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(s) the manner in which instruments, notices and other documents under this Act may be given to, or served on, persons;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9191999\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (t) the payment of fees and expenses to persons required un
der this Act to attend and give evidence or make declarations before the Registrar or other persons;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9191999\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(u) the imposition and recovery of initial and annual registration fees and fees in relation to registration and survey requirements and all ancillary matters;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960594\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (v) the conduct of any business relating to the Registration Office;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960594\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (w) the declaration of specified documents, or of documents include}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960594 d in specified classes of docum}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 ents, to be admissible in evidence;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960594\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(x) the form of any instrument, notice or other document permitted or required to be issued, furnished, lodged or registered for the purposes of this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960594\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (y) amending, modifying or repealing any provision of this Part; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960594\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (z) any matter incidental to or connected with any of the foregoing.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960594\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (3) The regulations may provide that a specified provision of this Act does not apply, or applies with specified modifications, i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332 
n relation to Government ships.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (4) The power conferred by subsection (3) to make modifications by regulation includes the power to omit any matter or add any new matter.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (5) The regulations may provide, in respect of an offence against the regulations, for the imposition of a fine not exceeding $500.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(6) The power to make regulations conferred by this Act shall not be taken to imply, or exclude the power to make provision for or in relation to a matter by reason only of the fact that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497009 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) provision is made by this Act in relation to that matter or another matter; or}{
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(b) power is expressly conferred by this Act to make provision by regulation for or in relation to another matter.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (7) The power to make regulations conferred by this Act may be exercised }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497009 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (a) in relation to all cases 
to which the power extends, or in relation to all those cases subject to specified exceptions, or in relation to any specified cases or classes of case; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (b) so as to make, with respect to the cases in relation to which it is exercised, the same provis
ion for all those cases or a different provision for different cases or classes of case.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 52C. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid6376332 Discretion of the Registrar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) Where-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(a) any provision of this Act cannot be carried out by reason of lack of communication or by reason of an act of God; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
(b) anything is omitted to be done or cannot be done at the time required by or under this Act, or is done before or after that time, or is otherwise irregularly done in matter of form, or sufficient provision is not made by or under this Act,}{
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 the Registrar may at any time before or after the time within which the thing is required to be done, extend that time, or validate anything so d
one before or after the time required or so irregularly done in matter of form, or make such other provision for the case as the Registrar thinks fit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 (2) No registration or other act shall be declared void by reason of any irregularity in the application
 for registration or failure to comply with the provisions of this Act or regulations made under this Act or by reason of any mistake in the use of the forms provided under this Act, if it appears to the Registrar that the application was made substantial
ly in accordance with this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 52D. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid6376332 Savings}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 - (1) Every vessel registered before the commencement date of this Part shall be deemed to have been registered under this Part and shall be subject to the provisions of this Part accordingly.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid2431060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332 (2) The agreement dated 18}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid6376332\charrsid6376332 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 
 May 2000 between Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Government of the Cook Islands acting by and through the Minister of Transport and the Secretary and Cook Islands Maritime and Shipping Registry Limited pursuant to which Cook Islands Marit
ime and Shipping Registry Limited was engaged to provide all services reasonably required to administer, manage, operate, supervise, promote and market the Register and the Registration Office shall notwithstanding its entry into and execution before the 
commencement date of this Part be deemed to be an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1866812 appointment of an Administrator}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060  under and for the purposes of section 42.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6903829 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2431060 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6376332 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6571045 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6903829 --------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6571045 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2431060 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6571045 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6903829 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1649881\charrsid2431060 This Act is administered by the Ministry of Transport}{
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