Chartering a yacht with its captain to paying guests without a manning permit or commercial yachting status exposes the owner
Illegal yacht charter in France: the risks for the owner and the broker Read Post »
The yacht’s flag does not decide the law that applies to the crew. A seafarer who lives in France and
Since 1 May 2026, a French ship mortgage can be granted on a ship under construction (Transport Code, article L.
A marina berth cannot be bought: the amodiation or usage guarantee contract confers a temporary and precarious right to occupy
Marina berths in France: usage guarantees, fees, termination and the competent court Read Post »
Towage of a boat that is not in danger is paid at the agreed price; assistance to a ship in
Assistance and towage at sea in France: challenging a salvage invoice Read Post »
Acceptance of the yacht after sea trials transfers ownership and starts the warranties running. Acceptance signed without reservation does not
The owner is liable to an injured guest under ordinary civil law, to a paying passenger under the contract of
The Norwegian Saleform 2012 organises the sale of a second-hand ship in short clauses, each with time limits and automatic
Buying a second-hand ship on the Norwegian Saleform 2012: key clauses and disputes Read Post »
Absent a clause, a yacht construction contract is governed by the law of the shipyard’s country (Rome I Regulation, article
Dispute with a foreign shipyard: governing law, competent court and arbitration Read Post »
The shipowner, the charterer, the master and their insurer can cap their liability at an amount calculated on the ship’s
