Under the lien provision, which items on a vessel may be considered personal property for liens?

• A. Personal belongings of the crew
• B. Life saving equipment and operating purposes
• C. Decorative cabin fixtures
• D. Food provisions

Answer: (B)

A lien on a vessel attaches to personal property on board that the vessel uses in its operation and safety. Life-saving equipment and operating purposes fit this because they are essential tools and gear the vessel relies on to function and be safe. They are property on the vessel that a creditor can claim to secure payment for services or materials provided.

Crew members’ personal belongings aren’t owned by the vessel, decorative cabin fixtures are fixed parts or personal taste items not treated as lienable personal property, and while consumables like food are supplies, they aren’t the type of property the lien provision targets for securing unpaid charges.