195
CurrentJurisdiction over ships lying or passing off the coast or in or near navigable waters
195 Jurisdiction over ships lying or passing off the coast or in or near navigable waters
(1)
If a district in which a court has jurisdiction is next to the coast or navigable water, the court’s jurisdiction over—
(a)
a ship on or lying or passing off the coast or in or near the navigable water; and
(b)
all persons on or belonging to the ship;
includes the jurisdiction the court would have if the ship were in the district.
(2)
More than 1 district in which a court has jurisdiction may satisfy the requirements under subsection (1) for jurisdiction over a ship.
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