Exam Question

In the event of an Indian flag ship grounding off the coast of India where the owners have abandoned the property, a series of coordinated steps are initiated under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, to ensure the safety of marine property, protect the environment, and establish liability. The process is multi-faceted, involving immediate response, legal administration, and technical operations.
### 1. Immediate Reporting and Casualty Notification
This is the first and most critical step to trigger the entire response mechanism.
* **Who Initiates:**