In marine casualties, we deal with groundings, collisions, pollution, salvages, towages and wreck removals in Spanish ports and waters, acting on behalf of shipowners, marine insurance companies and P&I clubs, and tug and salvage operators.

We negotiate Lloyds Open Forms or other standard salvage contracts, and in case a port of refuge is needed by the vessel, we make arrangements with the Spanish Directorate General of Shipping.

We file bails and bank guarantees and defend any administrative or port state control proceedings instituted by the shipping authorities as a result of a casualty or spillage. Remember that Spanish courts and authorities may not accept letters of undertaking issued by clubs and civil liability insurers. We also provide our legal assistance in cases of general average or limitation of liability.

After the surveyors investigate the background of the casualty, we report on liabilities and attempt to settle the matter. Failing that, we proceed with the relevant litigation or arbitration proceeding to obtain the best result in order to compensate physical and financial losses. All admiralty proceedings are supported by appropriate marine surveyors.