A ________ is a charge or claim against a vessel or its cargo.

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A maritime lien is a legal claim against a vessel or its cargo for payment of an obligation, which could be for services or supplies rendered to the vessel, damages caused by the vessel, or wages owed to the crew. It is a powerful form of security interest that allows the lien holder to seize and sell the vessel or its cargo to satisfy the debt. Option A, certiorari, is a writ or order from a higher court to a lower court to review and correct a legal error. Option B, demurrage, is a fee charged by the carrier to the sender or receiver of goods for delay in loading or unloading beyond the agreed period of time. Option C, dead freight, is a penalty for the failure of the charterer to fill the entire cargo space stipulated in the charter party.

A ________ Is a Charge or Claim Against a Vessel