maritime lien
Definition
Claim that specifically binds a ship and/or its cargo for payment of a maritime liability associated with a voyage, such as seamen's wages or damages arising out of collision. A maritime lien is independent of the ship's possession and attaches to the vessel whether it is at open waters or in a port.
maritime lien is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law, International Trade & Relations and Shipping, Transport, & Travel subjects.
maritime lien appears in the definition of the following term: bottomry bond
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