Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Dec 2025

Exam Question

What is Maritime Lien? How does this lien travel with property? Explain the associated terms “In Rem” and “in personam”. Which convention deals with maritime lien? Give the order of settlement of various debtor's claims after legal action as per this convention.

Reference Answer

### 1. Definition of Maritime Lien
A Maritime Lien is a unique, non-possessory, privileged claim upon a maritime property (the 'res'), which arises to secure a debt or claim originating from services rendered to, or injury caused by, that property. It is a substantive right that is distinct from a mere right to sue.
Key characteristics are:
- **Secret Nature:** It is not required to be registered and may not be known to a prospective buyer or other creditors.

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