# Pilotage Act 1987, Section 16: Liability for ships under compulsory pilotage.


The fact that a ship is being navigated in an area and in circumstances in which pilotage is compulsory for it shall not affect any liability of the owner or master of the ship for any loss or damage caused by the ship or by the manner in which it is navigated.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/21/section/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pilotage-act-1987/section-16
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