The mate and seamen of a vessel have a general lien, independent of possession, upon the vessel and freightage, for their wages, which is superior to every other lien.
Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 493
Actions Against Vessels
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 28 F. Supp. 2d 581 - Silva v. M/V FIRST LADY (1998)
Most recently applied in 28 F. Supp. 2d 581 - Silva v. M/V FIRST LADY (March 1998)
Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.
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