Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00720:reg:77
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00720
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 77
Character Range: 62856–63555

77  Collision proceedings: stay pending security
  If, in relation to maritime claims arising out of a collision between 2 or more ships:
 (a) a proceeding has been commenced as an action in rem and:
 (i) a counter‑claim has been made; or
 (ii) a cross‑action has been commenced, whether as an action in personam or an action in rem;
 (b) a ship has been arrested, or security has been given to avoid arrest, by a party; and
 (c) the other party has not arrested a ship or given such security;
the court may, on application, order that the proceeding be stayed until appropriate security has been given to satisfy a judgment given in favour of the other party on the cross‑action or counter‑claim.