Differentiate between ship mortgage and maritime lien; how do they affect enforcement?

Differentiate between ship mortgage and maritime lien; how do they affect enforcement?

• A. A ship mortgage is a secured interest created by a lien in favor of a lender and can be foreclosed; a maritime lien is a statutory claim attached to the vessel for a specific debt and enforceable by arrest.
• B. A ship mortgage attaches to the captain personally, not the vessel.
• C. A maritime lien is a general, unsecured claim.
• D. Both are identical in enforcement.

Answer: (A)