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\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 1968/53 \endash 4 November 1968}{\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 1 Short title \par 2 Interpretation \par 3 Superintendence and receiver of wreck \par 4 Duties of receiver when ship or aircraft in}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 distress \par 5 Powers of receiver in preserving ship or}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 aircraft \par 6 Right of passage over adjoining lands \par 7 Receiver to suppress plunder and disorder \par 8 Receiver to make inquiry \par 9 Dealing with wreck \par 10 Articles washed ashore \par 11 Claim to wreck \par 12 Wreck may be sold immediately in certain}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 cases \par 13 Wreck claimed by two or more persons, or}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 unclaimed \par 14 Removal of wrecked ships and aircraft \par 15 Offences in respect of wreck \par 16 Receiver may seize concealed wreck \par 17 Salvage \par 18 Determination of salvage disputes \par 19 Enforcing payment of salvage \par 20 Receiver may sell wreck in case of }{\f0\insrsid15295406\charrsid730742 non-payment}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 \par 21 Foreign wreck subject to duties as an}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 importation \par 22 Offences \par 23 Limitation of time in proceedings}{\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 _____________________ \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 To provide for wrecks and salvage and for matters incidental and related \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 1 Short title}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 This is the Wreck and Salvage Act 1968.}{\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 2 Interpretation}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 In this Act \endash }{\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 boat}{\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 means any small craft, whether open or deck, and includes barges,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 lighters and like vessels; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 master}{\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 means any person (except a pilot) having command or charge of}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 any ship; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 receiver}{\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 means the receiver of wreck for Niue as specified in section 3 (1)}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 and includes any person appointed by him under section 3 (2); \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 salvage}{\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 includes all expenses properly incurred by the salvor in the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 performance of the salvage services; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 ship}{\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 means any vessel customarily used for the carriage of passengers}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or goods but does not include barges, lighters and like vessels; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 wreck}{\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 includes any property which a receiver is required or authorised}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 by this Act to take into his possession and includes jetsam, flotsam,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 ligan and derelict found in or on the shores of the sea. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 3 Superintendence and receiver of wreck}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) The Financial Secretary shall be the receiver of wreck for Niue and shall}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 have the general superintendence throughout Niue of all matters relating to wreck}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 and salvage. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) The Financial Secretary may appoint any person to act for him and to}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 perform all such duties of the receiver as are mentioned in this Act, and that person}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 may exercise those powers in the same manner and with the same effect as if they}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 had been conferr ed upon him directly by this section; and any person preparing}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 to act with the authority of the receiver under this section shall be presumed to be}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 acting in accordance with authority in the absence of proof to the contrary. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 4 Duties of receiver when ship or aircraft in distress \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) Where a ship or aircraft is wrecked, stranded or in distress at any place}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 on or over or near the coast of Niue, the receiver shall upon being informed of the }{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 circumstance, forthwith proceed there and, upon his arrival shall take the command}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 of all persons present and shall assign such duties and give such directions to}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 each person as he thinks fit for the preservation of the ship or aircraft and the lives}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 of the persons (shipwrecked persons) and of the cargo and equipment of the ship}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or aircraft. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) The receiver shall not interfere between the 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the lives of the shipwrecked persons or of its cargo or equipments \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (a) Require such persons as he thinks necessary to assist him; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (b) Require the master or other person having the charge of any ship}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or other vessel or boat near at hand to give such aid with his men}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or ship or other vessel or boat as may be in his power; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 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}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 little dam age as possible, and may also on the like condition, deposit on those}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 land any cargo or other article recovered from the ship or aircraft. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) Any damage sustained by an owner or occupier in consequence of the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 exercise of the rights given by this section shall be a charge on the ship or aircraft}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or cargo or articles in respect of or by which the damage is occasioned; and the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 amount payable in respect of the damage shall in case of dispute be determined,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 and shall in default of payment be recoverable, in the same manner as the amount}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 of salvage is under this Act determined or recoverable. \par }{\i\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (3) Every owner or occupier of land commits an offence against this Act}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 who \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (a) Impedes or hinders any person in the exercise of the rights given}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 by this section, by locking his gates, or refusing upon request to}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 open the same, or otherwise; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (b) Impedes or hinders the deposit on the land of any cargo or other}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 article recovered from the ship or aircraft as aforesaid; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (c) Prevents or endeavours to prevent any such cargo or other article}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 from remaining deposited on the land for a reasonable time until it}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 ca}{\f0\insrsid730742 n be removed to a safe place of }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 public deposit. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 7 Receiver to suppress plunder and disorder}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 Where a ship or aircraft is wrecked, stranded, or in distress as aforesaid,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 and any person plunders, creates disorder, or obstructs the preservation of the}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 ship or aircraft or of the shipwrecked persons or of the cargo or equipments of the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 ship or aircraft, the receiver may cause that person to be apprehended. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 8 Receiver to make inquiry}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) Where any ship or aircraft is or has been in distress on or over or near}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the coasts of Niue, the receiver shall, as soon as conveniently may be, examine on}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 oath or affirmation any person belonging to the ship or aircraft, or any other person}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 who may be able to give an account of it or of its cargo or stores as to the following}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 matters \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (a) The name and description of the ship or aircraft;}{\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (b) The names of the owners and the master of the ship, or, as the case}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 may be, the names of the owners and the person in command of}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the aircraft; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (c) The names of the owners of the cargo; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (d) The ports from and to which the ship or aircraft was bound; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (e) In the case of a ship, the occasion of its distress; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (f) The services rendered; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (g) Such other matters or circumstances relating to the ship or aircraft,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or to the cargo or store of it as the receiver holding the examination}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 thinks necessary. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) The receiver holding the examination shall take the same down in}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 writing, and shall send it to the Cabinet who shall take such action to advise the}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 owners of the ship or aircraft or of the cargo and such other persons as he thinks}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 fit. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 9 Dealing with wreck}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) Where any person finds or takes possession of any wreck within Niue}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or takes possession of and brings within the limits of Niue and wreck found outside}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 those limits, he shall \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (a) If he is the owner, give notice to the receiver, stating that he has}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 found or taken possession of the wreck, and describing the marks}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 by which the same may be recognised; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (b) If he is not the owner, as soon as possible deliver the same to the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 receiver. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) Any person who fails without reasonable cause to comply with this}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 section commits an offence against this Act and shall in addition, if he is not the}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 owner, forfeit any claim to salvage, and shall be liable to pay to the owner of the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 wreck if it is claimed, or, if it is unclaimed, to the person entitled to the same,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 double the value of it, to be recovered in the same way as a fine of a like amount}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 under this Act. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 10 Articles washed ashore}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) Where a ship or aircraft is wrecked, stranded, or in distress at any place}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 on or over or near the coasts of Niue, any cargo or equipments or other articles}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 belonging to or separated from the ship or aircraft which may be washed on shore,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or otherwise lost or taken from the ship or aircraft, shall be delivered to the receiver. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) Every person, whether the owner or not, who secrets or keeps}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 possession of any such cargo or equipments or article, or refuses to deliver the}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 same to the receiver or any person authorised by him to demand the same, commits}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 an offence against this Act. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (3) The receiver or any person authorised as aforesaid may take any such}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 cargo or equipment or article by force from the person so refusing to deliver the}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 same. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 11 Claim to wreck}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) Where the receiver takes possession of any wreck, he shall within 48}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 hours make the same known by public notice given in his name and such notice}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 shall include a description of the wreck and of any marks by which it is}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 distinguished. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) The owner of any wreck in the possession of the receiver, upon}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 establishing his claim to the same, to the satisfaction of the receiver within one}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 year from the time at which the wreck came into the possession of the receiver}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 shall, upon paying the salvage, fees, and expenses due, be entitled to have the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 wreck or the proceeds delivered to him. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (3) Where any ship or aircraft is wrecked, stranded or abandoned on or}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 near the coasts of Niue and there is no owner or agent of the owner or other}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 person present in Niue authorised to protect the interests of the owners, the receiver}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 shall make known to the owners in New Zea land, if the ship or aircraft is registered}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 there, or to a trade or other representative in New Zealand of the Commonwealth}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 country, or, as the case may be a consular representative in New Zealand of a}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 foreign country, in which that ship or aircraft may have been registered or to which}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 that ship or aircraft may have belonged, the facts of the wreck, stranding or}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 abandonment, and shall act under instructions received from the owners or trade}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or other representative or consular representative as the case may be, or from any}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 agent, duly appointed as far as related to the custody and disposal of that ship or}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 aircraft. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (4) Where any wreck, whether or not belonging to or separated from any}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 ship or aircraft to which subsection (3) applies, is found within the limits of Niue}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or is brought within those limits, and it does not appear that the wreck belongs to}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 persons resident in Niue or in New Zealand, a trade or other representative in}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 New Zealand of the Commonwealth country, or as the case may be, a consular}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 representative of the foreign country, to which the owners of the wreck may belong}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 shall, be deemed in the absence of the owners and of any other agent of the owners,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 to be the agent of the owners, as far as relates to the custody and disposal of the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 wreck. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 12 Wreck may be sold immediately in certain cases \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) The receiver may at any time sell any wreck in his custody, if in his}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 opinion \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (a) It is under the value of $10; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (b) It is so much damaged or of so perishable a nature that it cannot}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 with advantage be kept; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (c) It is not of sufficient value to pay for warehousing. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\i\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) The proceeds of the sale shall, after defraying the expenses, be held by}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the receiver for the same purposes and subject to the same claims, rights and}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 liabilities as if the wreck had remained unsold. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 13 Wreck claimed by two or more persons, or unclaimed \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) Where a dispute arises between 2 or more persons as to the title to the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 wreck, the dispute may be determined in the same manner as if it were a dispute}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 as to salvage to be determined under this Act. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) Upon delivery of wreck or the payment of the proceeds of sale of wreck}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 by the receiver, he shall be discharged from all liability in respect of it; but the}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 delivery of it shall not prejudice or affect any question which may be raised by}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 third parties concerning the right or title to the wreck. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (3) Where no owner establishes a claim to any wreck found within the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 limits of Niue, and in the possession of the receiver, within one year after it came}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 into his possession, it shall be the property of Her Majesty, and the receiver }{\f0\insrsid15295406\charrsid730742 shall sell}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the same and shall pay the proceeds of sale (after deducting from it the expenses}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 of sale and any other expenses incurred by him, and his fees, and paying thereout}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 to the salvors such amount of salvage as Cabinet may in each case, or by any}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 general rule, determine) into the Niue Government Account. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 14 Removal of wrecked ships and aircraft \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) If any ship or aircraft is sunk stranded or abandoned on or near the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 coasts of Niue, and there is no authority in any other Act or rule or regulation to}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 remove or destroy that ship or aircraft, Cabinet may, and shall, if in his opinion}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the ship or aircraft is, or is likely to become an obstruction to navigation (or danger}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 to property, life or limb) direct the receiver to cause that ship or aircraft to be}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 removed. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) On receiving such a direction, the receiver, by notice in writing given}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 to the owner or master of the ship or any agent of the owner or, as the case may be,} {\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 to the owner or person in command of the aircraft or to any agent of the owner,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 shall require the owner to remove that ship or aircraft, or any part of it, in a manner}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 satisfactory to, and within a time to be notified by, the receiver. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (3) If the owner fails to comply with the notice, or if neither the owner nor}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the master of the ship, or as the case may be, neither the owner nor the person in} {\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 command of the aircraft, nor in either case may agent of the owner can be found,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the receiver may \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (a) Take possession of and remove or destroy the whole or any part of}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the ship or aircraft; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (b) Sell, in such manner as he thinks fit, the ship or aircraft, or any part}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 of it, so removed, and also any property recovered from it in the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 exercise of his powers under this section; and, out of the proceeds}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 of any such sale, without any reference to the articles from the same}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 of which those proceeds arise, reimburse the Crown for the whole}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 of the expenses of removal; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (c) If the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to pay the whole of the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 expenses of removal, recover the balance from the owner of the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 ship or aircraft or from the owner of any other ship or aircraft or}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 from any other person if the sinking, stranding or abandonment}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 occurred through the fault or negligence of that other ship, aircraft}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or person. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (4) Subject to subsection (5), the receiver shall hold and dispose of the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 surplus (if any) of the proceeds of any sale under this section in accordance with}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the provisions of this Act relating to wreck. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (5) This subsection shall apply to every article belonging to or forming}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 part of a ship or aircraft, as it applies to a ship or aircraft; and the proceeds of the }{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 sale under this section of any ship or aircraft or part of it or other property recovered}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 shall be regarded as a common fund. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (6) In this section }{\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 owner}{\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 , in relation to any ship or aircraft which has}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 been sunk, stranded, or abandoned, includes not only the owners of the ship or}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 aircraft at the time of its sinking, standing or abandonment, but also any }{ \f0\insrsid15295406\charrsid730742 subsequent purchaser}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 of the ship or aircraft or of any article belonging to it or forming part of}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 it as long as the ship or aircraft remains sunk, stranded or abandoned. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 15 Offences in respect of wreck \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) Any person who takes into any port out of Niue any ship or aircraft,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 stranded, derelict, or otherwise in distress, found on or near the coasts of Niue, or}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 any part of the cargo or equipment of it, or anything belonging to it, or any wreck}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 found within those limits, and there sells the same, commits an offence against}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 this Act and shall be liable on conviction or indictment to imprisonment for a}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 term not exceeding 5 years or to a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) Every person, not being a receiver or a person lawfully acting as such}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or a person acting by the command of any such person as aforesaid, commits an}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 offence against this Act who boards or endeavours to board any ship or aircraft}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 which is wrecked, stranded, or otherwise in distress on or near the coasts of Niue}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 unless he acts with the leave of the master of the ship or, as the case may be, the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 person in command of the aircraft, and every such master or person in command}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 may repel him by force. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (3) Every person commits an offence against this Act who \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (a) Impedes or hinders, or endeavours in any way to impede or hinder,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the saving of any ship or aircraft stranded or in danger of being}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 stranded or otherwise in distress on or over or near the coasts of}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 Niue, or of any part of the cargo or equipment of any ship or aircraft}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or of any wreck; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (b) Secretes any wreck, or defaces or obliterates any marks on it; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (c) Wrongfully carries away or removes any part of a ship or aircraft}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 stranded or in danger of being stranded or otherwise in distress on}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or near the coasts of Niue, or any part of the cargo or equipments of}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 any such ship or aircraft, or any wreck,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 and every such person shall be liable for each offence to a fine not exceeding 1}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 penalty unit, and that penalty may be inflicted in addition to any other penalty to}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 which that person may be liable by law under this Act or otherwise. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 16 Receiver may seize concealed wreck}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) Where the receiver suspects or receives information that any wreck is}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 secreted or in the possession of some person who is not the owner of it, or that any}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 wreck is otherwise improperly dealt with, he may apply to any Judge of the Court}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 for a search war rant and such Judge shall have power to grant such a warrant,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 and the receiver, by virtue of it, may enter any house or other place, wherever}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 situate, and also any ship, and search for, seize, and detain any such wreck found}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 there. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) If any such seizure of wreck is made in consequence of information}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 given by any person to the receiver, on a warrant being issued under this }{ \f0\insrsid15295406\charrsid730742 section the}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 informant shall be entitled by way of salvage to such sum, not exceeding in}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 any case $10 as the Cabinet allows. \par }{\i\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 17 Salvage}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) Where services are rendered \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (a) Wholly or in part within Niue waters in saving life from any ship}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or aircraft; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (b) Elsewhere in saving life from any Commonwealth ship or any}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 unregistered ship which is owned wholly by persons qualified to}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 own a registered New Zealand ship, or any aircraft which is}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 registered in or belongs to any Commonwealth country \endash }{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 there shall be payable to the salvor by the owner of the ship or aircraft or cargo or}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 equipment saved a reasonable amount of salvage, to be determined in case of}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 dispute in manner hereinafter mentioned. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) Salvage in respect of the preservation of life, when payable by the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 owners of the ship or aircraft, shall be payable in priority to all other claims for}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 salvage. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (3) Where the ship or aircraft and its cargo and equipment are destroyed,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or their value is insufficient, after payment of the actual expenses incurred, to pay}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the amount of salvage payable in respect of the preservation of life, Cabinet may}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 award to the salvor, out of any money appropriated by the Assembly for the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 purpose, such sum as he thinks fit in whole or part satisfaction of any amount of}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 salvage so left unpaid. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (4) Where \endash }{\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (a) Any ship or aircraft is wrecked, stranded, or in distress on or over}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or near the coasts of Niue, and services are rendered by any person}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 in assisting that ship or aircraft, or in saving the cargo or equipments}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 of it or any part of it, or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (b) Services are rendered by any person other than the receiver in saving}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 any wreck;}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 there shall be payable to the salvor by the owners of the ship or aircraft or cargo or}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 wreck a reasonable amount of salvage, to be determined in case of dispute in}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 manner hereinafter mentioned. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 18 Determination of salvage disputes}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) Disputes as to the amount of salvage, whether of life or property, arising}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 between the salvor and the owners of any ship or aircraft or cargo or equipments}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or wreck shall, if not settled by agreement, arbitration or otherwise, be determined}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 by the Court. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) Disputes relating to salvage may be determined on the application either}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 of the salvor or of the owner of the property saved, or of their respective agents. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (3) The Court may, for the purpose of determining any dispute relating to}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 salvage, call to its assistance as assessor any person conversant with maritime or}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 aeronautical affairs; and there shall be paid, as part of the cost of the proceedings,}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 to every such assessor in respect of his services such sum as Cabinet directs. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (4) Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Court may, if the sum in}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 dispute exceeds $400, appeal to the Court of Appeal. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 19 Enforcing payment of salvage}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) Where salvage is due to any person under this Act the receiver shall \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (a) If the salvage is due in respect of services rendered in assisting any}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 ship or aircraft, or in saving life from it, or in saving the cargo and}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 equipments of it, detain the ship or aircraft and cargo or equipments;}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\i\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (b) If the salvage is due in respect of the saving of any wreck, and the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 wreck is not sold as unclaimed under this Act, detain the wreck. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) Subject as hereinafter mentioned, the receiver shall detain the ship or}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 aircraft and the cargo and equipments, or the wreck (hereinafter referred to as}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 detained property), until payment is made for salvage, or process is issued for its}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 arrest or detention by a competent court. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (3) The receiver may release any detained property if security is given to}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 his satisfaction or, if the claim for salvage exceeds $400 and any question is raised} {\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 as to the sufficiency of the security, to the satisfaction of the Court. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (4) Any security given for salvage under this section to an amount}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 exceeding $400 may be enforced by the Court in the same manner as if bail had}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 been given in that Court. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 20 Receiver may sell wreck in case of non-payment}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) The receiver may sell any detained property if the persons liable to pay}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 salvage in respect of which the property is detained are aware of the detention, in} {\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the following cases, namely \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (a) Where the amount is not disputed, and payment of the amount}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 due is not made within 90 days after the amount is due; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (b) Where the amount is disputed, but no appeal lies from the first}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 Court to which the dispute is referred, and payment is not made}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 within 90 days after the decision of the first Court; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (c) Where the amount is disputed, and an appeal lies from the decision}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 of the first Court to some other Court, and within 90 days of the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 decision of the first Court neither payment of the sum due is made}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 nor evidence is produced that proceedings are to be commenced}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 for the purpose of appeal. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid730742 {\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) The proceeds of sale of detained property shall, after payment of the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 expenses of sale, be applied by the receiver in payment of the expenses, fees, and}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 salvage, and the surplus (if any) shall be paid to the owners of the property or any}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 other persons entitled to receive the same. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 21 Foreign wreck subject to duties as an importation \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) All wreck, being goods brought or coming into Niue from parts beyond}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the seas shall be subject to the same duties as if the same was imported into Niue,}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 and if any question arises as to the origin of the goods they shall be deemed to be}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the produce of such country as Cabinet may on investigation determine. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) Cabinet may permit all goods saved from any ship or aircraft stranded}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 or wrecked on her homeward voyage to be forwarded to the port of her original}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 destination, and all goods saved from any ship or aircraft stranded or wrecked on}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 her outward voyage to be returned to the port at which they were laden; but}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 Cabinet shall take security for the revenue in respect of those goods. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (3) In this section }{\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 goods\rquote }{\f0\insrsid730742 "}{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 includes any part of any ship or aircraft and}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{ \f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 the cargo, machinery, and equipment and any other property belonging to it. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 22 Offences}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (1) Every person who commits an offence against this Act for which no}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 penalty is provided elsewhere than in this section shall be liable in respect of each}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 offence to a fine not exceeding 2 penalty units. \par }{\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 (2) Where an offence against this Act is a continuing one, and no penalty is}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 provided for the continuance of it elsewhere than in this section, every person}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 who commits that offence shall, in addition to any other liability, be liable to a fine}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 not exceeding 0.5 penalty units for every day or part of a day during which the}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 offence continues. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 23 Limitation of time in proceedings}{\b\f0\insrsid12549309 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid730742\charrsid730742 \par }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 No conviction for an offence shall be made under this Act other than for an}{\f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 offence under section 15, unless such proceeding is commenced within one year}{ \f0\insrsid730742 }{\f0\insrsid12549309\charrsid730742 after the commission of the offence.}{\f0\insrsid11087364\charrsid730742 \par }}