Experienced in Facilitating Maritime Lien Enforcement
If you are owed money by the operator or owner of a vessel, you can file a maritime lien against the vessel. The courts can seize and hold a vessel for payment of debt or maritime lien enforcement. The ship may be held until the debt is satisfied or it can be sold to pay the lien holders.
The legal aspects of maritime lien enforcement are quite complex. You need an experienced maritime and admiralty lawyer if you plan to file a maritime lien or have a vessel arrested. The attorneys at Cassidy & Black, P.A., have substantial experience with vessel arrests. We can also handle charter party disputes. Please call our Miami office at 305-271-8301 for a free consultation.
We Can Help You Pursue Recovery of Your Costs
We will file a lawsuit for you in federal court against the vessel, in rem (which means against the vessel itself). Then the court will issue a warrant of ship arrest to seize the ship. We can then recover the amount you are owed. You may file a maritime lien against nearly any type of commercial and recreational vessel, including cargo ships, freighters, yachts, casino boats and others.
Typical reasons that maritime liens are filed and enforced can include:
- Necessaries claims (dockage, fuel or bunkers, supplies, and repairs)
- Crewmember wage claims
- Salvage claims
- ship mortgages
- charter party disputes
- Personal injury claims
- Maintenance and cure
We also handle claims involving the salvage of cargo and vessels, representing salvage companies and salvors in disputes with the owners of vessels. If your company was hired to salvage a vessel and you were not paid, we can help you seize and hold the vessel for money owed.
Will maritime arbitration help to resolve your claim? Attorney William Edward Cassidy is an approved maritime arbitrator. Contact us to find out if arbitration might be the best way to resolve your claim.
Speak With a Knowledgeable Maritime Lawyer Today
For a free consultation to discuss maritime lien enforcement, please call us at 305-271-8301 or send us an e-mail. We represent maritime lienholders throughout the world.
