Order To Seize A Vessel

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS Plaintiff, CIVIL ACTION _________________versus ADMIRALTY Defendant. ORDER TO SEIZE A VESSEL 1. The United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas is ordered to: A. Seize the M.V. _______________________, her equipment and appurtenances; B. Serve a copy of the complaint and the warrant for the seizure on the person in possession of the ship or his agent; and C. Return the warrant promptly. 2. At the risk and expense of the vessels interests, normal operations, including cargo handling, may continue aboard the vessel, and it may shift to another berth within the Port of __________________________________. 3. The vessel may be released from seizure without a further order of this court if (a) the United States Marshal receives written authorization from the attorney who requested the seizure that he has conferred with attorneys representing all of the parties to the litigation and they consent to the release, (b) the attorney files the consent, and (c) the court has not entered an order to the contrary.Dated: ______________________ ________________________________________________ UNITED STATES JUDGE Seize-ves.ord 04/28/99