NAME AND STATUS

• The name of the Association is THE MARITIME LAW ASSOCIATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA.

• The Association is and shall continue to be a distinct legal entity and body corporate separate from its members, having perpetual succession, with the power to acquire, to hold and to alienate property of every description whatsoever, and with the capacity to acquire rights and obligations.

• The Association’s income and property shall not be distributable to its members or office bearers, except as

reasonable compensation for services rendered.

• All actions or suits, proceedings at law or any arbitration shall be brought by or against the Association in the

name of the Association and the Executive Committee may authorise any person or persons to act on behalf

of the Association and to sign all such documents and to take all such steps as may be necessary in connection with any such proceedings.

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NAME AND STATUS

The objects and purposes for which the Association is constituted are:

• to promote the study, research, administration and advancement of the maritime laws of the Republic of South Africa and their administration.

•to promote the study, research, administration and advancement of the aviation, rail and road transport laws of the Republic of South Africa.