Salvage

Question 1

Duty to assist persons in distress at sea

Answer 1

The Master in a position to provide assistance upon receiving a distress signal,
is bound to proceed with all speed to their assistance.

If possible, informing them or the search and rescue service that the ship is doing so.

Question 2

What is salvage?

Answer 2

a service rendered by a person
who saves or helps to save
maritime property in danger.

Question 3

The right to salvage can only arise when…

Answer 3

maritime property is involved.

Question 4

Advantages of using LOF may be summarised as:
(list 3)

Answer 4

1.”no cure, no pay”
2. agreement can be reached via radio
(LOF form signed after)
3. agreement is not likely to be disputed, excessive claims by salvors are avoided.

Other:

-English law applies to claims
-the salvor has a maritime lien in the property salved, even after its sale.
- Salved property can be quickly released on payment of security to the salvor.

Question 5

What is the SCOPIC Clause?

Answer 5

Special Compensation P&I Clause

-supplementary to any LOF
“No cure, no pay”
-determines the method of assessing special compensation.
Where the salvor has prevented or minimised damage to the environment.
-has to be invoked!

Question 6

the Master of a vessel in peril should:
(4)

Answer 6

1. seek advice + instructions from shipowner if time allows.
2. accept assistance that seems most able to perform the salvage.
3. LOF before accepting any salvage services.
4. give the salvor all possible assistance to get the job done.

Question 7

What three conditions needs to apply for salvage

Answer 7

1. The property salved must be in danger at the time
2. the service rendered must be voluntary
3. the service rendered must be wholly or partly successful.