{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"493","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 493","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. VESSELS [399. - 786.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Civil Actions and Liens [450. - 509.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Actions Against Vessels [490. - 497.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-2/article-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The mate and seamen of a vessel have a general lien, independent of possession, upon the vessel and freightage, for their wages, which is superior to every other lien.</p>","text":"The mate and seamen of a vessel have a general lien, independent of possession, upon the vessel and freightage, for their wages, which is superior to every other lien.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/actions-against-vessels-493","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}