Jones Act, Maritime Law, Vessel Purchase
Jones Act – US Build Requirements for Coastwise Trade US Build Requirements Did you know that all commercially documented vessels used in US territorial waters must be built in the United States? This is true unless the vessel has been given an administrative or...
Boat Tax, Featured, Vessel Purchase
BOATINGLAW.COM’S GUIDE TO OFFSHORE YACHT TRANSFERS British Virgin Islands • St. Vincent • Marshall Islands • Vanuatu Lochner Law Firm’s clients often present the question as to what is the best method to protect their assets and to mitigate the possible...
Marine Injury, Maritime Law, Vessel Purchase
A lien is a claim for an amount of money which is secured by a piece of personal or real property. A maritime lien entitles the lien-holder to have a vessel seized and sold to satisfy a debt. Since vessels can move, a maritime lien is enforceable by arresting the...
