s.65Proceedings on forfeiture of a ship
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Section 65Part 3 — National Character and Flag

Proceedings on forfeiture of a ship

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Where a ship has either wholly, or as to any share in it, become liable to forfeiture under this Act — a commissioned naval or military officer; or a person appointed by the Minister for the purposes of this section, may seize and detain the ship and bring the ship for adjudication before the Court.
a commissioned naval or military officer; or
a person appointed by the Minister for the purposes of this section,
Where a ship is subject to adjudication under this section, the Court may —
adjudge the ship and its equipment to be forfeited to the Government; and
make such order in the case as seems just.
If the Court is satisfied that there were reasonable grounds for the seizure or detention, no officer or person bringing proceedings under this section is liable in damages in respect of the seizure or detention of the ship, notwithstanding that the ship has not been proceeded against or, if proceeded against, adjudicated not liable to forfeiture.
If the Court is not satisfied in accordance with subsection (3), the Court may award costs and damages to the party aggrieved and make such other order as the Court thinks just.

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