Section 159
Powers of removal extend to tackle, cargo etc.
of Merchant Shipping Order, 2002
ORDERIn forceProvision 158 of 215
Section 159
The provisions of this Part relating to removal of wrecks shall apply to every article or thing or collection of things being or forming part of the tackle, equipment, cargo, stores or ballast of a ship in the same manner as if it were included in the term "ship", and for the purposes of those provisions any proceeds of sale arising from a ship and from the cargo thereof, or any other property recovered therefrom, shall be regarded as a common fund.
Taking wreck to foreign port.