D. Md. LAR(c)(3)

a) Default Judgments

i) Notice Given. A party seeking a default judgment in an action in rem must satisfy the

judge that due notice of the action and arrest of the property has been given (1) by

publication as required in LAR(c)(2); (2) by service of the complaint and warrant of arrest

upon the Marshal and keeper, substitute custodian, master, or other person having custody

of the property; and (3) by mailing such notice to every other person who has not appeared

in the action and is known to the party seeking the default judgment to have an ownership

interest in the property.

ii) Notice Attempted.

(1) If the defendant property is a vessel documented under the laws of the

United States, the plaintiff must attempt to notify all persons identified

as having an interest in the vessel in the United States Coast Guard

Certificate of Ownership or the General Index or Abstract of Title.

(2) If the defendant property is a vessel numbered as provided in the

Federal Boat Safety Act, the plaintiff must attempt to notify the owner

as named in the records of the issuing authority.

b) Ship Mortgage Act

For purposes of the Ship Mortgage Act, 46 U.S.C. § 31325, notice to the Master of a

vessel, or the person having physical custody thereof, by service of the Warrant of Arrest

and Complaint shall be deemed in compliance with the notice requirements of such Act, as

to all persons, except as to those who have recorded a notice of claim of lien.

c) Mailing

The notification requirement is satisfied by mailing copies of the warrant of arrest and

complaint to the person’s address using any form of mail requiring a return receipt.