If in any case doubt or difference arises as to what are the ship or service debts and the debts in ship or quarters of a deceased officer or ¹[sailor] or as to the amount payable in respect thereof, the decision of the prescribed person shall be final and shall be binding on all persons for all purposes.

1. Subs. by Act 53 of 1974, s. 2, for "seaman " (w.e.f. 16-12-74).