By Noor Nizam – Peace and Political Activist, Political Communication Researcher & SLFP/SLPP Stalwart, September 6th., 2020. The law of salvage is a principle of Maritime Law whereby any person who helps recover another person’s ship or cargo in peril at sea is entitled to a reward commensurate with the value of the property salved. … Continue reading SRI LANKA BEING THE FIRST “VOLUNTEER” TO RESCUE BURNING OIL TANKER NEW DIAMOND SHOULD PURSUE A COURSE OF ACTION DEEMED PROPER TO BUY THE 270000 MT OF CRUDE OIL AND 170000 MT OF DIESEL IN THE SALVAGED TANKER.