(1) A person who has any of the following claims shall have a lien on a ship, its appurtenances, the freight for a voyage in relation to which such claim has arisen, and any claim incidental to such ship and freight:
1. The cost of litigation for common interests of creditors, all the taxes imposed on the ship concerning the voyage, pilotage dues, towing fees, maintenance charges and inspection charges of the ship and its appurtenances after final entry into a port;
2. A claim arising out of an employment contract for a crewman or any other employee;
3. A salvage charge due to rescue operations at sea and a claim concerning a share in general average;
4. Claims for damages for any loss and damage incurred due to collision of the ship and other navigation accidents, loss of and damage to navigation facilities, port facilities and routes, and the life and body of a crewman or a passenger.
(2) A ship creditor who has the lien referred to in paragraph (1) shall have the right to receive the preferential payment of his/her claim to other creditors for the property mentioned in paragraph (1) under the provisions of this Act and other Acts. In such cases, unless contrary to its nature, the provisions concerning mortgage of the Civil Act shall apply mutatis mutandis.[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 8581, Aug. 3, 2007]