Paragraph 9 I1

After section 47B of the 1956 Act (as inserted by paragraph 8 above), insert—

“Competence of arresting cargo

47C

(1)

It is not competent to execute an arrestment of cargo unless the cargo is on board a ship when the arrestment is executed.

(2)

For the avoidance of doubt, it is competent to execute an arrestment of cargo where it is in the possession of the defender or of a person acting on behalf of the defender.

Arrestment of cargo: restriction on movement of ship

47D

Where cargo is arrested, the ship is treated as if arrested until the cargo is unloaded.”.