ADMIRALTY ACT 1988 - SECT 15 Right to proceed in rem on maritime liens etc.

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.