It's probably the bankrupt party's responsibility until the title is transferred. Just like if the city boots and tows your car, you pay the fines. Also, the p

It's probably the bankrupt party's responsibility until the title is transferred. Just like if the city boots and tows your car, you pay the fines. Also, the ports don't want the money from extended docking fees, they want a flow of ships. Docking fees alone won't compensate all of the teamsters, longshoremen, etc. idled while the berth is blocked.