The Bangladesh Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1983
Section 166Property of deceased seaman left abroad but not on board ship
In force
Part IV MANNING OF SHIPS
Chapter 13 PROPERTY OF DECEASED SEAMEN
s. 166
166. Property of deceased seaman left abroad but not on board ship If any seaman or apprentice on a Bangladesh ship, or engaged in Bangladesh on any other ship, the voyage of which is to terminate in Bangladesh, dies at any place outside Bangladesh leaving any money or effects hereinafter referred to as the property of a deceased seaman or apprentice not on board the ship, the Bangladesh Consular Officer at or near the place shall claim and take charge of such money and other effect.
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