Section 2
Section 2
(1)
Inthis Act, unless the context otherwise requires -
"collision regulations" means regulations under section 103 of the Merchant ShippingAct (Chapter 145);
"goods" includes baggage;
"master" has the same meaning as in the Merchant ShippingAct
(Chapter 145);
"ship" includes any description of vessel used in navigation; and includes a hovercraft;
"towage" and "pilotage", in relation to an aircraft, mean towage and pilotage while the aircraft is waterborne.
(2)
Nothing in this Act shall-
(a)
be construed as limiting thejurisdiction of the High Court to refuse to entertain an action for wages by the master or a member of the crew of a ship, not being a Brunei Darussalam ship;
(b)
affect the provisions of the Merchant ShippingAct (Chapter
145) which confer power on a receiver of wreck to detain a ship in respect of a salvage claim; or
(c)
authorise proceedings in rem in respect of any claim against the Government, or the arrest, detention or sale of any of His
Majesty's ships or His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan's aircraft or of any cargo or other property belonging to the
Government.
Admiralty Jurisdiction
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Admiralty jurisdiction of High Court.