Merchant Shipping Act (No. 52 of 1971)

Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts

Overriding nature of maritime liens

87. The maritime liens set out in section 83-

(a) shall arise whether the claims secured by such liens are against the owner, charterer', manager or operator of the ship;

(b) shall (subject to the provisions of section 92) follow the ship, notwithstanding any change of ownership or of registration.