maritime

Ship Mortgages and liens in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)

chevanev02/26/2025Shipping & Maritime Issues

Ship Mortgages in St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Legal Framework and Registration Expert Legal Services for Ship Mortgages At Temple Stoke, we provide comprehensive legal support for ship mortgage drafting, registration, and enforcement. We are regularly instructed by banks, lending institutions, and shipowners to draft customized mortgage instruments and provide legal opinions on their validity.

Protecting Your Rights as a Seafarer: A Global Guide

chevanev02/20/2025Shipping & Maritime Issues

Working on a ship is an exciting and unique career choice, offering the opportunity to explore the world from the vast expanse of the ocean. Whether you are employed on a cargo ship, cruise liner, or offshore vessel, you have rights that protect your working conditions, wages, and overall well-being. The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

What to do when seafarers are not paid their wages?

chevanev02/12/2025Shipping & Maritime Issues

What to Do When Seafarers Are Not Paid Their Wages Seafarers are the backbone of global trade, operating some of the world’s largest vessels under challenging and often hazardous conditions. They spend months at sea, enduring unpredictable weather and, in some regions, the risk of piracy. Despite their vital role in keeping international commerce moving,

Understanding Seafarers’ Rights and Flag State Jurisdiction

chevanev01/15/2025Shipping & Maritime Issues

The terms “sailor,” “seafarer,” or “crew member” all refer to individuals employed to work aboard a ship. Whether navigating the open seas for commerce, transportation, or tourism, seafarers are subject to a distinct legal framework that governs their rights and responsibilities. One of the most important questions seafarers ask is: Which laws apply to a

Secure the Ship: Considerations when creating security over an SVG Ship

chevanev01/08/2025Shipping & Maritime Issues

Within the arena of asset finance, mortgages over ships on the shipping registry in St Vincent and the Grenadines is a popular option for many lending agents, banks and institutions because it is an effective way to secure loans, charges, various forms of facility agreements and other obligations. A ship mortgage once effectively registered is

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