Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 234), article 295

295. (1) In every case of collision between two vessels, it shall be the duty of the master or person in charge of each vessel, i f and so far as he can do so without danger to his own vessel, crew a nd passengers (if any) - (a) to render to the other vessel, her master, crew and passengers (if any) such assistance as may be practicable and may be necessary to save them from any danger caused by the collision, and to stay by the other vessel until he has ascertained that she has no need of further assistance; and (b) to give to the master or person in charge of the other vessel the name of his own vessel and of her port of registry, and also the names of the ports from which she comes and to which she is bound. (2) If the master or person in charge fails without reasonable cause to comply with this article, he shall be liable to impris onment for a period not exceeding two years or to a fine ( multa ) not exceeding one thousand units or to both such imprisonment and M E R C H A N T S H I P P I N G [CAP. 234. 147 fine; and if he is a certified o fficer an inquiry into his cond uct may be held and his certificat e cancelled or suspended. Collision to be entered in official log book.  Amended by:  XIII. 1983.5; XXII. 2000.2; I.2025.86.