What property may a maritime lien apply to?
Depending on the type of lien, a maritime lien may attach to a vessel, a vessels electronics, furniture, boats, fishing gear, certain types of fishing rights and permits, machinery, spare parts, fuel and other equipment, cargo, fish and property that has been salvaged from navigable waters. Some types of lien apply to leased and borrowed equipment placed on board a vessel, and some do not. Maritime liens do not apply to shore-based property such as wharves, piers and floats. Once a lien attaches to an item on a vessel, it will usually remain attached if the item is removed from the vessel.
