Claims for damages following an accident on board a ship or other vessel can be complicated by factors that do not affect many non-marine personal injury claims.

We are experienced in handling claims on behalf of insurers or claimants and regard speed of response and early identification of the relevant issues as extremely important. Our aim is to resolve claims in a practical way as swiftly and cost effectively as possible. This includes the use of mediation in appropriate cases.

We have dealt with claims arising out of accidents on board a variety of vessels including oil tankers, bulk carriers, yachts, fishing vessels, rigs, ferries and coastal vessels along with accidents resulting from collisions at sea and in areas controlled by port / harbour authorities. We are regularly required to consider issues of jurisdiction and private international law.