Admiralty Jurisdiction Act (No. 40 of 1983)

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Admiralty Jurisdiction Act (No. 40 of 1983) - Sect 9

Marshal and Deputy Marshal

(1) For the purpose of assisting the High Court in the exercise of its admiralty jurisdiction, there shall be -

	(a) a Marshal, who shall be the Director of Merchant Shipping appointed under section 3 of the Merchant Shipping Act, No. 52 of 1971 ; and

	(b) a Deputy Marshal, who shall be the Deputy Director of Merchant Shipping appointed under that Act.

(2) In the performance of the duties imposed on them by this Act, the Marshal and the Deputy Marshal shall be subject to such orders and directions as may be given by a Judge of the High Court exercising admiralty jurisdiction.

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