In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,---
(a) "damage to the environment" means substantial physical damage to human health or to marine life or resources in coastal or inland waters or areas adjacent thereto caused by pollution, contamination, fire, explosion or similar major incidents;
(b) "payment" means any reward, remuneration or compensation due under the Salvage Convention;
(c) "property" means any property not permanently and intentionally attached to the shoreline and includes freight at risk;
(d) "vessel" means any ship or craft, or any structure capable of navigation.
(a) "damage to the environment" means substantial physical damage to human health or to marine life or resources in coastal or inland waters or areas adjacent thereto caused by pollution, contamination, fire, explosion or similar major incidents;
(b) "payment" means any reward, remuneration or compensation due under the Salvage Convention;
(c) "property" means any property not permanently and intentionally attached to the shoreline and includes freight at risk;
(d) "vessel" means any ship or craft, or any structure capable of navigation.
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