(1) The effects of a seaman described in section 203 may be sold by the Registrar of Seamen or proper officer in such manner as he or she thinks fit when the effects are delivered to him or her unless the Minister directs to the contrary.
(2) Where the effects are not sold under subsection (1), the effects may be sold by the Minister as and when he or she thinks fit unless the effects are delivered to the seaman.
(3) For the purposes of section 203 “effects” includes the proceeds of any sale of the effects of a seaman.