When Ship Arrest Becomes a Commercial Weapon

by Edward Kuznetsov, MCIArbPartner, Marine Legal BureauLMAA Supporting Memberek@mlb.lv When Ship Arrest Becomes a Commercial WeaponWrongful Arrest, Commercial Purpose and Causation in Two Interrelated LMAA Arbitrations Introduction Ship arrest is one of the most powerful remedies available in maritime law. Its legitimate purpose is straightforward: to provide security for a maritime claim. But arrest inevitably […]

12-14 November 2026 Hong Kong Annual Members Meeting

20th ShipArrested.com Members Conference 12-14 November 2026, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Hosted by CMS Hong Kong CMS is delighted to invite you to the 20th Annual ShipArrested.com Members’ Conference to be hosted in our home city of Hong Kong! Conference Programme Conference Hotels and Accomodation We have selected The Mariners in the heart of […]

Ship Mortgage in Panama

by Jorge Quijano, LL.M.J. Quijano Abogadosjorge@jquijano.comwww.jquijano.com Ship Mortgage in Panama A ship mortgage is a legal instrument that instills confidence in banks, leasing companies, and financial institutions when providing loans for the construction, sale, and operation of vessels to shipowners worldwide. Once the mortgage is recorded in the Public Registry of Vessels of the Panama […]

Ship Arrest in Türkiye: Bunker Claims, Evidential Pitfalls, and Practical Lessons from Recent Turkish Court Practice

By Sebnem SAN & Mustafa Ismail CAKAR Sodac Acar Law www.sodaclaw.comMarch 2026 Ship Arrest in TürkiyeBunker Claims, Evidential Pitfalls, and Practical Lessons from Recent Turkish Court Practice I. Why This Matters Now: A Market Under Pressure Ship arrest remains one of the most effective interim remedies available to maritime creditors. In jurisdictions where vessels call frequently […]

Strategic Enforcement, Compliance & Maritime Claims in the Bahamas in 2026

by Parriswhittakerwww.parriswhittaker.comt: +1-646-895-6415 Strategic Enforcement, Compliance & Maritime Claims in the Bahamas in 2026 IntroductionWith evolving shipping dynamics and greater emphasis on global compliance, the Bahamas stands out not only as a leading registry but as a strategically important jurisdiction for maritime claims and enforcement. In this article, we explore current developments shaping the Bahamas’ […]