Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

84.   Effect of sale on mortgages

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    (1)   In the event of the forced sale of a ship as described in section 82 and in accordance with the provisions of this Part—

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      (a)     all mortgages and other preferential rights registered under this Part, except those assumed by the purchaser with the consent of the holders thereof; and

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      (b)     all liens and other encumbrances of whatsoever nature but not including a charter party or contract for the use of the ship,

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    shall cease to attach to the ship.

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    (2)   A charter party or contract for the use of the ship shall not be deemed a lien or encumbrance for the purpose of this section.