1、 What are the conditions for applying for maritime priority notice?
1. When a ship is transferred, the transferee may apply to the maritime court for a notice of maritime priority to urge the maritime priority holder to claim their rights in a timely manner and eliminate the maritime priority attached to the ship.
2. If the transferee applies for a notice of maritime priority, it shall submit it to the maritime court of the place where the transferred ship is delivered or where the transferee is located.
2、 What materials should be submitted for the application for maritime priority notice?
1. Application for Notice of Maritime Lien
The application shall specify the name of the vessel, the facts and reasons for the application for maritime priority.
2. Evidence materials for the transfer and acquisition of ships
Evidence materials including ship ownership certificates, nationality certificates, and other ship information, as well as evidence such as ship purchase and sale contracts.
3. Applicant’s Qualification Materials
If the applicant is a natural person, submit a copy of their identification document; If the applicant is a legal person or an unincorporated organization, please submit a copy of the business license or organization code certificate, as well as the identity certificate of the legal representative or main person in charge.
4. Authorization Letter
If the agent is a lawyer, submit an authorization letter and a letter from the law firm; If the agent is an employee of the company, please submit a copy of the employee’s ID card, authorization letter, and copy of the labor contract with the company’s seal.
5. Confirmation of Delivery Address for Legal Documents
