I. Conditions for application for publication of a notice for maritime lien

ⅰ. When a ship is transferred, the transferee may apply to the maritime court for a notice of maritime lien to urge the maritime lien holders to claim the right in time and eliminate the maritime lien attached to the ship.

ⅱ. When the transferee applies for a notice of maritime lien, it shall submit it to the maritime court where the ship is delivered or where the transferee is located.

II. Documents to be submitted in the application for publication of a notice for maritime lien

ⅰ. Application for publication of a notice of maritime lien

The application shall specify the name of the ship, the facts and reasons for the application for the notice of maritime lien.

ⅱ. Evidence materials of ship transfer and assignment

Including evidence materials of ship information such as certificate of ownership, nationality certificate and sales contract of the ship

ⅲ. Documents for applicant's qualification

If the applicant is a natural person, it is required to provide the copy of Identification Card; if the applicant is a legal person or an incorporated organization, it is required to provide the copy of business license or organization code certificate and the identity certificate of the legal representative or the person chiefly in charge.

ⅳ. Power of attorney

If the agent is a lawyer, it is required to provide a power of attorney, a copy of lawyer’s card and a letter of the law firm; if the agent is a company employee, it is required to provide the copy of the employee's identification card, a power of attorney, a copy of labor contract and the aforesaid documents should be affixed with the company's stamp.

ⅴ. Confirmation letter of address for service