24Application

#### 24 Application (1) This Division applies to a proceeding arising out of a collision between 2 or more ships. (2) In a proceeding on a maritime claim: (a) arising out of the loss of a ship; or (b) for damage done to or by a ship; the court may, before the pleadings are closed, on application or on its own initiative, order that this Division applies in respect of the proceeding.