Versions of s. 471(2)

The court having jurisdiction to deal with an action to which this section relates may, in accordance with the rules of court, extend the period described in subsection (1) to such extent and on such conditions as it thinks fit, and shall, if satisfied that there has not during the period been any reasonable opportunity of arresting the defendant’s vessel within the jurisdiction of the court, or within the territorial waters of the country to which the plaintiff’s ship belongs or in which the plaintiff resides or has his principal place of business, extend the period to an extent sufficient to give such reasonable opportunity.