Section 245Fees in respect of surveys

s. 245

245. Fees in respect of surveys Before a survey under this Chapter is commenced, the owner or master of the ship to be surveyed shall pay to such officer as the Government may appoint in this behalf- (a) a fee calculated on the tonnage of the ship according to prescribed rates; and (b) such additional fee, in respect of the expenses, if any, of the journey of the Surveyor to the ship, as the Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, direct.