# Merchant Shipping Act 1995, Section 255K: Failure to insure

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The master and operator of a ship are each guilty of an offence if—
(a) the ship enters or leaves a port in contravention of section 255J, or
(b) anyone attempts to navigate the ship into or out of a port in contravention of that section.
(2) A person guilty of the offence is liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding £50,000, or
(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine
on summary conviction, or on conviction on indictment, to a fine.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/255K (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-act-1995/section-255K
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