Ship Arrest & Vessel Release in Egypt
Ship arrest is a time-sensitive maritime remedy that can have immediate operational and commercial consequences.
ATLAS LEGAL provides legal assistance to shipowners, maritime claimants, P&I interests and other parties in ship arrest and vessel release proceedings in Egypt.
Egyptian ship arrest is principally governed by the Maritime Trade Law No. 8 of 1990, as amended. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt )
Arresting a Vessel in Egypt
We assist maritime claimants in assessing the legal basis for precautionary arrest and the documentation required to pursue available remedies in Egypt.
Relevant claims may arise from matters including carriage of goods, cargo loss or damage, chartering, vessel supplies and services, salvage, towage, pilotage, crew claims, vessel ownership and other recognised maritime claims, subject to the applicable legal requirements.
Has Your Vessel Been Arrested?
We assist shipowners and maritime interests in assessing:
Because vessel detention can cause continuing commercial losses, early legal assessment may be important.
- The basis of the arrest
- The underlying maritime claim
- Available challenges
- Procedures for vessel release
- Security requirements
- Related proceedings
Vessel Release & Security
Depending on the circumstances, vessel release may involve challenging the arrest or addressing appropriate security through the available legal procedures.
ATLAS LEGAL advises on the Egyptian legal and procedural aspects of securing the vessel's release while the underlying dispute is addressed.
Egyptian Ports
We assist with ship arrest matters involving vessels at Alexandria, Dekheila, Damietta, Port Said, Suez, Ain Sokhna, Safaga and other Egyptian ports.
For P&I Clubs & Foreign Maritime Counsel
ATLAS LEGAL provides local Egyptian legal support to P&I interests, marine insurers and international maritime lawyers dealing with ship arrest or release proceedings in Egypt.