Maritime Lien Priority Calculator

Lien priority distribution from vessel arrest and sale proceeds.

Legal Disclaimer

This calculator provides general estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, regulations, and court procedures vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney in your area for advice specific to your situation.

Inputs

Vessel Sale Price ($)

Crew Wages Claim ($)

Salvage Claim ($)

Suppliers Claim ($)

Mortgage Balance ($)

Port Charges ($)

Tab to move between fields

Results

Crew Recovery (%)

100

Mortgage Recovery (%)

99.3

Salvage Recovery (%)100

Suppliers Recovery (%)0

Marshal Fees ($)$60,000

Total Shortfall ($)$160,000

Surplus / Deficit ($)$0

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Vessel Sale Price from the judicial foreclosure sale.
Set Crew Wages Claim (highest priority), Salvage Claim, and Port Charges.
Enter Suppliers Claim and Mortgage Balance.
Review recovery percentages by priority — crew wages and salvage claims rank above ship mortgages.
If sale proceeds are insufficient, lower-priority creditors recover nothing.
Maritime lien priority is governed by U.S. maritime law (46 U.S.C.) — consult a maritime attorney for complex multi-lien disputes.

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