Article 43. Detention of a Merchant Shipping Act vessel
1. The captain of a seaport, at the request of a person who has a claim arising in connection with rescue operations, a ship collision, damage to port facilities, water basins, shipping lanes and navigation facilities, or other damage, may delay the ship's departure until the obligations of the shipowner and cargo owner are secured.
2. An order to detain a vessel in accordance with the requirements listed in paragraph 1 of this article is valid for seventy-two hours, with the exception of days officially considered non-working days. If the vessel is not arrested by the competent authorities within the specified period, it is subject to immediate release.
3. Responsibility for losses caused by the unjustified detention of the vessel is borne by the person at whose request the detention took place.
The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 17, 2002 No. 284.
This Law defines the legal, organizational, economic and international foundations of public administration in the field of merchant shipping and regulates relations related to the transportation of passengers, baggage and cargo, ensuring safety in maritime transport and environmental protection.
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