Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

ADMIRALTY ACT 1988 - SECT 15

             (1)  A proceeding on a maritime lien or other charge in respect of a ship or other property subject to the lien or charge may be commenced as an action in rem  against the ship or property.

             (2)  A reference in subsection (1) to a maritime lien includes a reference to a lien for:

                     (a)  salvage;

                     (b)  damage done by a ship;

                     (c)  wages of the master, or of a member of the crew, of a ship; or

                     (d)  master's disbursements.