Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Aug 2023

Exam Question

What is Maritime Lien? How does this lien travel with property? Explain the associated term "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, and privileged legal claim against a maritime property, referred to as the 'maritime res'. This claim arises automatically from the moment a specific service is rendered to the property or an injury is caused by it.
* **Nature of the Claim**: It is a 'secret' lien, meaning it does not require registration or public notice to be valid and enforceable.
* **Maritime Res**: The property to which the lien attaches includes:

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