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18 Salvage and Towage<br />
18.1 OBJECTIVE<br />
The objective <strong>of</strong> this Chapter is to cover the Salvage and Towage <strong>of</strong> a MASS vessel. The vessel in this<br />
context is taken as the structure, equipment and systems (including s<strong>of</strong>tware) which constitute the<br />
waterborne elements <strong>of</strong> the MASS.<br />
18.2 GENERAL<br />
18.2.1 As MASS capability becomes more prolific at sea, and also as they grow in size and complexity, they will be<br />
subject to the same risks as their manned counterparts. The outcome <strong>of</strong> these risks may require the MASS to be<br />
subject to either Salvage or Towage. It is assessed that the existing body <strong>of</strong> law is, in principle, fit for purpose<br />
when applied to MASS.<br />
18.3 MASS SALVAGE<br />
18.3.1 Existing maritime salvage law as it applies to manned ships is deemed to apply to MASS. MASS owners will also<br />
make use <strong>of</strong> the existing standard salvage contracts, such as the Lloyds Open Form (LOF).<br />
18.4 MASS TOWAGE<br />
18.4.1 Existing maritime towage law as it applies to manned ships is deemed to apply to MASS. MASS owners will also<br />
make use <strong>of</strong> the existing standard towage contracts such as the UK Standard Towing Conditions.<br />
18.4.2 MASS owners will ensure that all the requisite documentation for towing their MASS platform is in place and upto-date;<br />
e.g. towing plans.<br />
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