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Article 244 of the French Customs Code

A mortgage granted on a seagoing vessel or on an undivided share of the vessel extends, unless otherwise agreed, to the body of the vessel and to all accessories, machinery, fittings and tackle. It does not extend to the cargo.

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Article 247 of the French Customs Code

1. If there are two or more mortgages on the same building or on the same share of ownership of the building, the rank is determined by the order of priority of the dates, times and minutes of registration. 2. Mortgages registered on the same day, at the same time and at the same minute compete with each other.

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Article 251 of the French Customs Code

1. Any voluntary operation that results in the loss of the francisation of a mortgaged vessel is prohibited, with the exception of the suspension of the francisation referred to in article L. 5112-1-7 of the French Transport Code. 2. If this operation is also committed with the intention of violating this prohibition, the perpetrator is liable to the penalties for breach of trust set out in articles 314-1 and 314-10…

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Article 257 of the French Customs Code

Carriage between ports in mainland France is reserved for ships operated by shipowners who are nationals of a Member State of the European Union or of another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and registered in a Member State of the European Union or in another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and flying the flag of that same State, provided that…

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Article 258 of the French Customs Code

1° The following are also reserved for ships operated by shipowners who are nationals of a Member State of the European Community or of another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, registered in a Member State of the European Community or in another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and flying the flag of that same State: a) Between ports in the…

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Article 259 of the French Customs Code

In the event of exceptional events having the effect of temporarily interrupting maritime relations reserved for ships operated by shipowners who are nationals of a Member State of the European Community or of a State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, registered in a Member State of the European Community or in another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and flying the flag…

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