Italy is a party to the 1952 Arrest Convention, ratified in 1979. Moreover the Italian Code of Navigation provides a set of domestic rules applicable when the Convention does not apply in whole or in part. Arrest is possible in Italian Ports also where there is no jurisdiction on the merits. The procedure is fairly quick and informal. No counter security is required. Appeal is possible and usually heard and decided in few weeks. P&I Clubs Letters of Guarantee are widely accepted if issued by one of the IG Pool. Alternatively bank guarantees or cash deposit are available to release the vessel.
Please see attached file for details.
国际扣船实务 —— 意大利
意大利在1979年通过《扣船公约》（1952）成为其缔约国。当公约全部或部分不适用时，《意大利航海法典》（Italian Code of Navigation）为扣船提供了适用的国内规则。即使在意大利没有管辖权的情况下也有可能发生扣船。其扣船相对容易且程序简单快速，无需反担保，可以进行上诉但通常需要数周的时间。IG协会的担保普遍被接受。另外，银行担保以及现金担保也可以用于释放船舶。
详细信息请参阅附件。
