Question: distinguish between shipowner’s lien & maritime lien

title: Maritime lien
text: A Shipowner 's Lien is a possessory lien which is the major difference between it and other maritime liens . The right to this lien can be applied only on the goods which are delivering by the shipowner when the shipper is the contractual party . It may entitle the shipowner to retain the cargoes as security for the payment of a debt . The contractual shipowner 's lien is currently found in all contracts for carriage of goods by sea nowadays , and may be claimed if the shippers fail to pay the due on time . However , some authorities state that there is no difference between shipowner 's lien and maritime lien . 

Answer: answer: A Shipowner 's Lien is a possessory lien which is the major difference between it and other maritime liens. It may entitle the shipowner to retain the cargoes as security for the payment of a debt. However , some authorities state that there is no difference between shipowner 's lien and maritime lien.