Admiralty
At Weightmans our Marine team has all the experience and
expertise needed to investigate and assist with ship based maritime
casualties including vessels.
Given the serious implications arising out of
incidents involving collisions, fatalities and injuries, fires,
groundings, pollution, salvage, towage and wreck removal, we
understand the need for prompt action. As such our
Marine
team is contactable 24/7 for urgent advice and assistance
following any maritime incident.
Examples of major casualty matters previously
handled by the include:
- Acting for the vessel owners and a London
Market insurer on a substantial collision case between a passenger
fast craft and large bulk carrier, involving salvage and personal
injury claims
- Advising charterers following main engine breakdown and fire on a fully laden
tanker off Saudi Arabia, involving salvage, off-hire and general
average claims
- Advising heavy lift operators and their
P&I Club in relation to the salvage and on carriage
arrangements for a grounded tug
- Acting for the owners and insurers of a large
passenger/freight ferry that lost main engine power and required
tug assistance
- Advising tug operators and their liability
insurers following the grounding and sinking of one of their tugs
in Scottish waters while on passage to attend a submarine.
Acting on behalf of passenger/freight
operators, shipowners, charterers, cargo interests and their
insurers, we provide the very best advice on the legal implications
of any casualties, as well as the provision of security (involving
ship arrests where necessary), limitation, general average and
marine insurance claims.
We have a worldwide network of trusted and
experienced legal and other correspondents, to assist the
resourcing and local claims management when maters arise in other
jurisdictions.