96 References of detention notices to arbitration

96  References of detention notices to arbitration

(1)     Any question as to whether any of the matters specified in relation to a ship in a detention notice in pursuance of section 95(3)(b) in connection with any opinion formed by the relevant inspector constituted a valid basis for that opinion shall, if the master or owner of the ship so requires by a notice given to the relevant inspector within 21 days from the service of the detention notice, be referred to a single arbitrator appointed by agreement between the parties for that question to be decided by him.

(2)     Where a notice is given by the master or owner of the ship in accordance with subsection (1) above, the giving of the notice shall not suspend the

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