Yachts and marine trades
At Weightmans our experienced team offers prompt, practical,
and above all commercial advice to help steer you through the
initial and subsequent stages of any yacht or pleasure craft
incident.
And while we understand that no incident is
the same, typical situations we can help with include:
A collision or salvage situation, at
home or abroad
- A yachting injury or fatality which needs to
be handled quickly and sensitively
- An urgent decision on which coverage to take
following any accident, theft or damage
- The prompt assessment of liability or the
protection of subrogated rights, even in unfamiliar
jurisdictions
With extensive experience in this field we
reduce the unpredictability, uncertainty and risk by helping our
clients with:
- Interviews with skipper and crew
- Advice on evidence gathering and
coverage
- Prompt court action such as vessel arrest (or
release from arrest)
- Advice on preserving evidence and legal
remedies
- Guidance on towage and salvage contracts
- Representation at inquiries and inquests
(with a network of worldwide marine legal correspondents)
- Advice on marine legislation, including the
Merchant Shipping Act 1995, Collision Regulations and the London
Salvage Convention
- The protection and pursuing of subrogated recoveries
- Advice on total loss, partial loss and
abandonment issues
In relation to Marine Trades, our team
experienced in handling both the defence and prosecution of
liability incidents and contractual claims involving marinas, boat
brokerages and vessel equipment suppliers. And with significant
commercial experience our team regularly advises and acts for
clients in relation to sale and purchase, finance and mortgage,
registration, and chartering issues.
Our Marine
team is contactable 24/7 for urgent advice and assistance
following any maritime incident.