Section 165 — Merchant Shipping Order, 2002

(1)

Disputes as to the amount of salvage, whether of life or property and whether rendered within or outside Brunei Darussalam, arising between the salvor and the owners of any ship, cargo, apparel or wreck shall, if not settled by agreement, arbitration or otherwise, be determined summarily by a Court of a

Magistrate in any case where -

(a)

the parties to the dispute consent;

(b)

the value of the property saved does not exceed $50,000; and

(c)

the amount claimed does not exceed $50,000.

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(2)

Subject to subsection (lL disputes as to salvage shall be determined by the High Court, but if the claimant does not recover in the High Court more than

$50,000, he shall not be entitled to recover any costs, charges or expenses incurred by him in the prosecution of his claim unless the High Court certifies that the case is a fit one to be tried by the High Court.

(3)

Disputes relating to salvage may be determined on the application either of the salvor or of the owner of the property saved or of their respective agents.

Determination of disputes as to salvage summarily.