Wreck Removal Convention Act 2011

1. Introduction

2. Background and Summary

3. Overall Structure of the Act

4. Commentary on Sections

   1. Section 1: Wreck Removal Convention

      1. Section 255A – “The Wrecks Convention”

      2. Section 255B – Wreck reports

      3. Section 255C – Locating and marking wrecks

      4. Section 255D – Removal by registered owner

      5. Section 255E – Imposition of conditions about removal

      6. Section 255F – Removal in default

      7. Section 255G Liability for costs

      8. Section 255H – Limitation period

      9. Section 255I – Expenses of general lighthouse authorities

      10. Section 255J – Wreck removal insurance

      11. Section 255K – Failure to insure

      12. Section 255L – Detention of ships

      13. Section 255M – Production of certificates

      14. Section 255N – Issue of certificates

      15. Section 255O – Cancellation of certificates

      16. Section 255P – Third parties’ rights against insurers

      17. Section 255Q – Electronic certificates

      18. Section 255R – Interpretation

      19. Section 255S – Government ships

      20. Section 255U – Power to amend

   2. Section 2: Short title and commencement

   3. The Schedule

5. Territorial Extent and Application

6. Commencement

7. Hansard References