Superyacht Arrests Part 2: Why They Happen

Superyacht arrests—which are more accurately called maritime arrests—are under an extra-strong spotlight due to the sanctions against Russian owners purported to have close ties to the Russian government. The arrests have led to a number of people, including one particular listener, to want to better understand why arrests in general occur. In this episode of The Yacht Law Podcast, maritime attorney Michael Moore and yachting journalist Diane M. Byrne walk you through the most commonly asked questions and provide answers.

Specifically, they discuss:

1.     what exactly "arrest" means, and how it requires a court order (in the United States and many other nations)

2.     why unpaid wages for crew is not only taken seriously by the courts, but also a leading reason why a yacht can get arrested

3.     how unpaid services provided to a yacht can also lead to an arrest

4.      other relatively common reasons why a maritime arrest of a yacht can occur.

Have a yacht law question? Email it to info@megayachtnews.com or michael@moore-and-co.com for your chance to have it answered on our podcast. All requests for confidentiality and/or anonymity are respected.

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