Can a vessel be arrested for an unpaid maritime claim?
Can a vessel be arrested for an unpaid maritime claim?
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3Not every commercial debt gives rise to a maritime arrest remedy.
This is general information only; the specific facts and applicable law should be reviewed before acting.
Arrest jurisdiction depends on the nature of the claim, the vessel, ownership and the applicable admiralty procedure. Urgent interim advice is important because arrest has significant consequences.
This is general information only; the specific facts and applicable law should be reviewed before acting.
Gather the contract, invoices, vessel particulars and evidence connecting the claim to the vessel.
This is general information only; the specific facts and applicable law should be reviewed before acting.
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