Ship Arrest In Malta

Ship Arrest in Malta

Ship arrest in Malta is a powerful and effective legal tool available to creditors seeking to secure maritime claims. As one of the leading maritime jurisdictions in Europe, Malta offers an efficient system for ship arrest, regulated by both the Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta) and the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure (Chapter 12 of the Laws of Malta).

Under Maltese law, a vessel may be arrested for a wide variety of maritime claims, ranging from unpaid mortgages and crew wages to salvage remuneration, damage to cargo, and collision liabilities. The country adopts a broad interpretation of maritime claims, which enhances the options available to claimants.