The salvage vessels and cargo at sea not only requires urgent operational measures, but also involves significant legal consequences. Following a salvage operation, disputes may arise between shipowners, cargo interests, charterers, insurers and salvors regarding the amount of the salvage award, the allocation of expenses and the lawfulness of the decisions taken.
Cases involving the declaration of general average can be particularly complex. Where extraordinary sacrifices or expenditures are intentionally and reasonably made to preserve the vessel, cargo and freight from a common maritime peril, the resulting losses are apportioned among the interests involved in the maritime adventure. This often gives rise to disagreements between the parties.
Jurinflot provides legal advice and representation in matters involving maritime salvage and general average, protecting the interests of shipowners, cargo interests, charterers, insurers and other participants in maritime adventures.
