SHIP ARRESTS
Ship Arrests
to Enforce Maritime Liens
Vessel Arrests
Ships may be arrested
to obtain payment for first preferred
ship's mortgages, crew wages, dockage,
ship repair charges, ship's chandlers
bills, and other vessel expenses. In some
instances, ships can be arrested to enforce
non-maritime claims if the vessel owner
cannot be found within State.
The firm can arrest
vessels in ports throughout Florida, and
through our corresponding counsel, in
other U.S. ports and the Panama Canal.
Prior to commencing an arrest
proceeding, the United States Marshal
requires the deposit of sufficient funds
to hold the vessel under arrest for a
period of ten days. The firm has a continuing
relationship with substitute custodians
who are ready to take possession of a
vessel from the United States Marshal
immediately after the arrest. If it is
anticipated that the vessel will be under
arrest more than three days, we generally
recommend that the vessel be moved to
low cost dock space.
Foreclosure Sales
When a vessel proceeds
to a foreclosure sale, it is our recommendation
that a broker be employed to promote the
sale, that no minimum bid be set, and
that the vessel auction be advertised
in national media, for a large vessel,
or in boating magazines for yachts. While
this procedure involves a risk that the
vessel will sell at a low price, it is
more often the case that more bidders
will show up at the auction and that bidding
will be competitive.
Contact
Us at:
Sullivan & Company
G.J. Sullivan, Jr. P.A.
8777 San Jose Blvd, Suite 803
Jacksonville, FL 32217
904-355-6000 office
904-737-0920 fax
rodsullivan@floridamaritimelawyers.com
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