We put in place all legal actions to arrest a ship in Spanish ports and waters, acting on behalf of holders of maritime claims, such as ship mortgages, collision, salvage, general average, chartering, newbuilding, ship repair, disbursements, supplies and cargo claims, inter alia.

The arrest of a ship is in essence an urgent and confidential measure, since the vessel will remain at port only for as long necessary to load or unload the cargo. Consequently, we always act quickly together with our court attorneys and the relevant debtor, who may be prepared to provide a power of attorney duly apostilled to be effective in Spain as well as the guarantee requested by the court arresting the vessel, as soon as possible. Once the vessel is arrested as security for the future outcome of the corresponding litigation or arbitration proceeding, the relevant court will grant time to institute such proceedings on the merits, and that may be done in Spain or in any other jurisdiction.

We also defend the vessel’s interests in case of arrest, acting on behalf of shipowners, shipmanagers, marine insurance companies and P&I clubs, and by filing the corresponding countersecurity to release the ship. In this regard, please note that Spanish courts do not accept letters of undertaking issued by clubs and insurers, so we arrange to file a deposit as a matter of urgency and thereby allow immediate departure of the vessel.

All the above legal services are rendered at the best fee rate and always working on an emergency basis.