Due to its key position, Panama is a necessary route for hundreds of vessels of all classes. The Maritime Court of the Republic of Panama has shown to be a convenient judicial forum for plaintiffs to the international maritime community in order to institute judicial proceedings to enforce their claims through the seizure and arrest of vessels. Our Firm has a vast experience in Panama Maritime Law and is able to make your claim succeed.
To enforce the arrest, is only required to deposit before the Court the amount of US$1,000 as a guarantee against possible damages and US$2,500 for Marshal expenses. This cost is very competitive compared with other jurisdictions and all the expenses are taxed as cost in the action.
The Panama Maritime Court is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year, to the international maritime community in order to institute judicial proceedings to enforce their claims through the seizure and arrest of vessels.
Mata & Pitti maritime law firm with vast experience in Panama maritime law and activities related with international maritime commerce conflicts. Our practice covers the following ranges:
- Arrest of vessels
- Cargo Claims
- Labor Claims
- Maritime Liens
- Carriage of goods
- Collisions and Salvage
- Pollution Claims
- Personal Injuries Claims
- Maritime Collections
- Maritime enquiries
- Charter parties
- Ship sale and purchase
- Naval mortgagees
- Vessels Registrations in Panama