§ 491 Vessel Liability And Liens
This law lets people place a legal claim on a ship to get paid for things like work done, supplies, repairs, wharf fees, broken transport contracts, or injuries that happen in the state.
A boat owner hires a crew to fix the engine, buys fuel for the boat, and later the boat damages a dock while docking.
The crew can claim unpaid repair bills, the fuel seller can claim the fuel cost, and the dock owner can claim damage costs by putting a lien on the boat. These claims must be filed within one year and get paid before other debts.
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§ 491 Vessel Liability And Liens
Last verified: January 11, 2026