Article 222. Grounds for arrest of the vessel Chapter 22. Seizure of a vessel of the Merchant Shipping Act
1. The arrest of a vessel is the detention or restriction in the movement of a vessel to meet a maritime requirement.
2. A vessel may be arrested only upon maritime demand, with the exception of the cases provided for in paragraph 4 of this article.
3. In order to ensure a maritime claim, a vessel may be arrested regardless of the condition of the relevant agreement that the maritime claim is subject to review in a court of another State.
4. According to requirements not related to maritime requirements, a vessel may be arrested only in the following cases::
1) bankruptcy of the shipowner or liquidation of the shipowner of a legal entity;
2) ensuring confiscation in a criminal case.
5. This chapter does not affect the rights of the seaport captain to refuse to issue a permit for the ship to leave the seaport, to detain the ship and cargo provided for by this Law.
6. The legal relations arising from the seizure of the vessel, which are not regulated by this chapter, are regulated by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 17, 2002 No. 284.
This Law defines the legal, organizational, economic and international foundations of public administration in the field of merchant shipping and regulates relations related to the transportation of passengers, baggage and cargo, ensuring safety in maritime transport and environmental protection.
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