Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 9A inserted (5.2.2015 for the insertion of ss. 255A, 255J, 255N, 255R for specified purposes, 14.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Wreck Removal Convention Act 2011 (c. 8), ss. 1(2), 2(2); S.I. 2015/133, arts. 2, 3
(1)This section applies where the registered owner applies to the Secretary of State for a wreck removal insurance certificate in respect of—
(a)a United Kingdom ship, or
(b)a foreign ship registered in a State other than a Wrecks Convention State.
(2)In relation to a United Kingdom ship, the Secretary of State must issue the certificate if satisfied—
(a)that the ship has wreck removal insurance in place for the period to which the certificate will relate, and
(b)that the obligations of the person providing the wreck removal insurance will be met.
(3)In relation to a foreign ship registered in a State other than a Wrecks Convention State, the Secretary of State may issue the certificate if satisfied of the matters in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (2).
(4)The Secretary of State must send a copy of a certificate issued in respect of a United Kingdom ship to the Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen.
(5)The Registrar must make such certificates available for public inspection.]