Maritime law cases we handle in Mallorca
| Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Contracts | Charter, management, repair, sale and purchase |
| Ports and marinas | Berth contracts, concessions, fees |
| Claims | Collisions, damage, salvage, cargo |
| Shipyards | Refit disputes, unpaid invoices, liens |
| Insurance | Hull and P&I claims |
| Crew | Contracts, wages, repatriation |
Yachts and superyachts
For purchases, registration, charter and crew of private yachts, see yacht lawyer in Mallorca.
Securing a maritime claim
When a debtor's vessel is in a Spanish port, arrest can secure the claim quickly. See ship arrest in Mallorca.
Crew and employment
Crew contracts depend on the flag and the place of work. See employment lawyer.
Example: maritime law in Mallorca
Based on situations we commonly see; not a specific client. A shipyard in Palma completed a refit of a 40-metre yacht whose owner refused to pay the final invoice. We secured the claim with an arrest of the vessel before it left port, and the owner paid within days.
Our collaborators for maritime law in Mallorca
For every service we work with trusted collaborators when a matter needs them: notaries, architects and surveyors, tax advisers at Castell.tax, sworn translators, banks and mortgage brokers, property managers and specialist lawyers in other parts of Spain. You keep one lawyer as your single point of contact, and we coordinate everyone else.
Castell.law is the English and German-speaking practice of Castell Abogados, a law firm in Palma de Mallorca. This page is general information, not advice on a specific case: laws and procedures change, so check your situation with us before acting.
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Questions about maritime law in Mallorca
What is a maritime claim?
A claim arising from the use, operation or services to a vessel, under specific rules.
Can a yacht be arrested in Mallorca?
Yes, to secure a maritime claim under the international conventions applied in Spain.
Do you handle marina disputes?
Yes, including berth contracts and concession issues.
Do you advise insurers?
Yes, as well as owners and shipyards.