- investigating the title of the boat to be purchased
- de-registration from a foreign registry
- payment and forfeiture of deposits
- unfavourable survey results and late delivery
- charter and management agreements
- distribution agreements and franchising
Collision and Salvage
- rapid response to collision and salvage incidents
- attending on board, inspecting damage, interviewing witnesses, collecting all relevant evidence and assessing potential liabilities quickly.
- pursuing or defending salavage claims
Crew Agreements
- drafting agreements for yacht skippers, crews and delivery skippers.
- preservation and enforcement of contractual rights
Criminal Proceedings and MCA Prosecutions
- defending boat owners prosecuted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for breaches of regulations, including the International Collision Regulations.
Debt Recovery and Arrest
- arresting boats to recover outstanding sums due. Arresting a yacht is a fast and extremely effective means of recovery.
Claims for which this remedy may be available include:
- Cost of equipment supplied
- Fees for repairs undertaken
- Overdue management fees
- Berthing or mooring fees
- Crew wages
- Salvage remuneration
- Compensation for collision damage
- Dispute as to ownership
Finance and Mortgages
- marine mortgages, other security documents and the underlying financing agreements.
Inland Waterways
- lease and tenancy agreements, collisions and lock incidents
- berthing contracts and disputes
Insurance Disputes
- policy coverage, policy wording, non-disclosure of material facts and insured values
Marina Developments
We act for marina developers and operators and have been involved in several major local developments including Hythe Marina, Ocean Village and Poole Yacht Haven.
Personal Injury and Loss of Life Claims
- defending claims brought against boat owners, marina operators and boat yards for personal injuries suffered by crew, marina users and employees.
Registration
- fixed fee registration service and on line facility. We take care of all the formalities.
- tonnage measurement surveys and ensure that title documentation is in order before applications are submitted to the Registry. We can also arrnage carving and marking if required.
Please click on the link below, and print out and complete the details on the form and forward to the address shown, enclosing a cheque (made payable to Lester Aldridge) for the appropriate amount.
Survey Disputes
- disputes involving surveyors following pre-purchase condition survey reports which have failed to identify defects in boats susequently purchased.
VAT Status
Members of the team regularly provide lectures to professional bodies on the thorny issue of VAT on yachts. We advise owners, brokers, banks and potential purchasers on the pitfalls and evidence required to establish a boat's VAT status. We also advise in relation to the various ownership strutures available on the market.
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