New Zealand
Arrest at a glance in NEW ZEALAND 1 – Proceedings: Warrant order supported by affidavit 2 – Security to arrest: Indemnity to the Registrar for fees, expenses and harbour dues 3 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Accepted 4 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary 5 – Court fees: NZ$ 1,000. DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended […]
Netherlands
Arrest at a glance in NETHERLANDS 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: 1952 Brussels Convention 2 – Power of Attorney: Not necessary 3 – Counter security to arrest: Not usually necessary 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Always accepted 5 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary 6 – Bailiff Assistance: Necessary 7 – Legal fees: Hourly rate […]
Lithuania
Arrest at a glance in LITHUANIA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: Code of civil proceedings 2 – Power of Attorney: Necessary (Hague Apostille) 3 – Counter security to arrest: Sometimes necessary 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Deposit on bailiff account (local currency) 5 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary 6 – Bailiff Assistance: Necessary DISCLAIMER: […]
Malta
Arrest at a glance in MALTA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: Merchant Shipping Act & Code of civil procedure 2 – Proceedings: Issuance of a warrant 3 – Counter security to arrest: Necessary 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Not always accepted 5 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to […]
Latvia
Arrest at a glance in LATVIA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: 1952 Brussels Convention 2 – Power of Attorney: Necessary (Hague Apostille) 3 – Counter security to arrest: Sometimes necessary 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Accepted 5 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary 6 – Bailiff Assistance: Necessary DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to […]
Gibraltar
Arrest at a glance in GIBRALTAR 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: Law system based on UK laws 2 – Power of Attorney: Not necessary 3 – Bank Guarantee to arrest: Not usually necessary 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Not always accepted 5 – Auction brokers: www.jehyde.co.uk 6 – Timing: Very swift process 7 […]
Ghana
Arrest at a glance in GHANA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: Based on Common Law 2 – Proceedings: Writ on Summons containing a statement of claim. An affidavit to be issued. 3- Bailiff Assistance: Necessary 4 – Solicitor Assitance: Necessary DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to constitute legal advice, for such purpose please contact […]
Estonia
Arrest at a glance in ESTONIA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: 1999 Convention on ship arrest 2 – Documents: Party to the Hague Convention 3 – Bank Guarantee to arrest: Not accepted, instead a cash deposit may be required 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Not always accepted, rather cash deposit or bank guarantee […]
Brazil
Arrest at a glance in BRAZIL 1 – Arrest Conventions & Laws applicable: Commercial Code and 1926 Brussels Convention 2 – Power of Attorney: 3 – Bank Guarantee to arrest: 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: 5 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary. Note: Article 479 of the Commercial Code, only ships without cargo or with […]
Australia
Arrest at a glance in AUSTRALIA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: 1952 Brussels Convention 2 – Power of Attorney: Necessary 3 – Bank Guarantee to arrest: Discretionary: security for cost in case plaintiff resides outside jurisdiction 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Accepted (first class) DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to constitute legal […]
