A ship flying the flag of one of the Contracting States may be arrested in the jurisdiction of any of the Contracting States in respect of any maritime claim, but in respect of no other claim; but nothing in this Convention shall be deemed to extend or restrict any right or powers vested in any Governments or their Departments, Public Authorities, or Dock or Harbour Authorities under their existing domestic laws or regulations to arrest, detain or otherwise prevent the sailing of vessels within their jurisdiction.
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In force from 10-05-1952
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Section 2 of the International Convention of 10 May 1952 relating to the Arrest of seagoing ships/akn/un/act/treaty/1952-05-10/convention-arrest-of-ships-1952
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