Proceedings upon cases arising in other states

In cases where by the general maritime law or laws of any other of the United States, now or hereafter to be passed, liens similar to those provided for in this act shall have been created against water-craft, the same may be enforced under the proceedings established by this act, in like manner as if they accrued in this state, and chattel mortgages upon such water-craft, or other interest therein held in such other states under the laws thereof, may be enforced hereunder against surplus proceeds, in like manner as if held in this state under its laws.