Versions of s. 421(1)

Notwithstanding anything in this Part, the Minister, on the recommendation of the Chairman, may relieve any Canadian ship or the owner of any such ship from compliance with any of the provisions of this Part or regulations made under this Part relating to steamship inspection, except provisions relating to radio installations in ships, in any specific case of emergency where the Minister may deem it necessary or advisable in the public interest, to such extent, in such manner and on such terms as he may consider proper in the circumstances, but the Minister shall not relieve any ship or owner from compliance with any such provision to such extent or in such manner as would permit any ship to proceed to sea or make any voyage or trip in an unseaworthy condition, that is to say, unfit by reason of the defective condition of its hull, equipment or machinery, or by reason of undermanning, overloading or improper loading, to proceed to sea or make any such trip or voyage without serious danger to life.