Ship arrest

We would advise clients that Algeria is a convenient jurisdiction to arrest vessels. Under the Algerian Maritime Code there is no need to show a prima facie case of a claim, and an allegation is sufficient.

In Algeria there is a distinction between vessels flying 1952 Convention flags and non convention flags to determine what maritime claims can give rise to an arrest. Vessels of countries who have ratified the convention can only be arrested in respect of maritime claims listed by the convention.

It is important to note that Club letters of undertaking are not acceptable security to the court, and it is up to the claimant to agree to accept a Club LOU.