Notwithstanding anything contained in section 1[255] or section
279; where any ship has been advertised under section 1[255] for the conveyance of pilgrims has been
or is likely to be delayed beyond the advertised final date of sailing, the owner or agent may, with the
permission in writing of the pilgrim officer, substitute for it any other ship which is capable of
carrying not less than the same number of pilgrims of each class, and on such permission being given
the advertisement shall be deemed to have been made in respect of the ship so substituted, and all the
provisions of those sections shall apply accordingly in respect of such ship.
1. Subs. by s. 19, ibid., for "278" (w.e.f.1-12-1976).