22Creation of charge on vessel

22 Creation of charge on vessel

(1) This section applies in relation to a vessel if: (a) the owner or operator of the vessel is liable to pay a quarantine charge or a late payment fee (whether or not the charge or fee relates to the vessel); and (b) the charge or fee is due and payable; and (c) the vessel is subject to quarantine.

Note: If the owner or operator of a vessel is liable to pay a quarantine charge or late payment fee, an agent of the owner or operator may also be liable to pay the charge or fee on behalf of the owner or operator (see paragraph 10(b)).

(2) A charge is created on the vessel by force of this section to secure the payment of the quarantine charge or late payment fee (as the case may be).