Marine Pollution Prevention Act 1981 · As enacted · Part VII · Miscellaneous Provisions
27. Sale of ship
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Where the owner, operator, master or the agent of a ship has been convicted of an offence under the provi-sions of this Act and any fine imposed or any liability incurred is not discharged or is not paid at the time ordered by the High Court or the District Court of Colombo, as the case may be, the Court shall, in addition to any powers for enforcing payment, have power to direct the amount remaining unpaid to be levied by distress and sale of the ship, her tackle, furniture and apparel.
owner
“ owner” means the person registered as the owner or in the absence of registration, the person owning or in possession;