461. Distress on ship
Where any court has power to make an order directing payment to be made of any seaman's wages, fines or other sums of money, then, if—
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(a) the party directed to make the payment is the master or owner of a ship; and
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(b) the wages, fines or other sums of money is not paid at the time or in the manner prescribed in the order,
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the court which made the order may, in addition to any other powers which the court may have for the purpose of compelling payment, direct the amount remaining unpaid to be levied by distress and sale of the ship, tackle, furniture and apparel of the ship.