MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 2007

Section 66: Sources of maritime liens

2007Section 66 of 445Federal Republic of Nigeria

The following claims shall be secured by maritime liens on the ship-(a)
wages and other sums due to the master, officers and other members of the ship's complement in respect of their employment on the ship;
(b)
disbursements of the master on account of the ship;
(c)
claims in respect of loss of life or personal injury occurring whether on land or on water in direct connection with the operation of the ship;
(d)
claims for salvage, wreck removal and contribution in general average;
(e)
claims for ports, canal and other waterways, dues and pilotage dues.

Cite this section

Section 66, MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 2007 (2007).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/merchant-shipping-act-2007/section/66/