Arrest can freeze a vessel within hours and reset the leverage in a shipping dispute. This guide covers qualifying claims, the detention order, security for release, wrongful arrest exposure and an owner first-48-hours plan.
When a vessel is sold, ranking decides who is paid. This article maps maritime liens, mortgages and judgments, explains clean title for buyers and sets out a creditor strategy.
The arbitration clause in a shipping contract decides seat, rules, cost and whether an award can be collected. This guide compares LMAA, SIAC and VIAC and covers enforcement, arrest and sanctions.
