KRS 376.390: Joinder of lienholders as plaintiffs -- When lien may be enforced against

purchaser without notice.

(1) Any person having a lien under KRS 376.360 to 376.380 against a vessel may unite

in an action to enforce the lien, and any person having a lien who is not so united

may, by petition filed by leave of court, become a plaintiff in any action pending to

enforce a lien without the issuing of additional process.

(2) Any lien given by KRS 376.360 to 376.380 shall not be enforced against a

purchaser withou t actual notice thereof unless action is instituted within one (1)

year from the time the cause of action accrued, or unless notice thereof is endorsed

on or attached to the enrollment of the vessel.