Ship Arrest or Release

A ship arrest is one of the most powerful remedies available in maritime law, allowing claimants to secure a vessel as security for unpaid maritime claims. Whether the dispute involves unpaid freight, bunker dues, crew wages, cargo damage, charter-party breaches, salvage claims, ship mortgages, port charges, or marine insurance disputes, vessel arrest can provide immediate leverage and ensure recovery of outstanding amounts. Under the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017, designated High Courts in India have the authority to order the arrest of a vessel or, in certain circumstances, a sister ship connected to the claim. Given the commercial impact of detention on vessel operations, ship arrest proceedings demand urgent legal action, strategic planning, and precise execution. Our maritime law team represents ship owners, charterers, cargo interests, bunker suppliers, port operators, financiers, crew members, insurers, and maritime businesses in obtaining vessel arrest orders, securing vessel releases, negotiating security arrangements, and defending wrongful arrest claims before Admiralty Courts.