ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Merchant Shipping Act
112. Limitation period
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
112. Limitation period
(1)The maritime liens relating to a ship set out in section 105 shall be extinguished after a period of one year from the time when the claims secured thereby arose unless, prior to the expiry of such period, the ship has been arrested and the arrest has led to a forced sale pursuant to the provisions of the rules of court or any other law for the time being in force relating to the sale of property in admiralty proceedings.(2)The one year period referred to in subsection (1) shall not be subject to interruption or suspension except that time shall not run during the period the lien holder is legally prevented from arresting the vessel.