About Us
South America Maritime Claims
South America Maritime Claims provides professional legal coordination and advisory support for companies and professionals dealing with maritime claims, unpaid maritime debts, vessel-related disputes and other shipping matters across South America and selected maritime jurisdictions.
Our work is focused on the practical legal problems that arise in international shipping. Ship suppliers, ship chandlers, marine service companies, ship repair contractors, technical suppliers, ship agents, bunker-related service providers and other maritime creditors may face difficulties when invoices remain unpaid, contractual obligations are disputed or the responsible company becomes difficult to identify or contact. In such situations, understanding the applicable legal framework and acting at the right time can be critical.
We coordinate with experienced maritime lawyers and legal professionals in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela, Paraguay, Bolivia, Guyana and Suriname, as well as other relevant jurisdictions where maritime claims may require local legal assistance. Depending on the nature and location of a case, our international network enables us to work with lawyers familiar with local courts, maritime procedures, vessel registration, port practices and applicable commercial and maritime legislation.
Our services cover a broad range of maritime legal matters. These include maritime debt collection, ship supplier claims, unpaid invoices, vessel arrest, ship arrest applications, maritime liens, contractual disputes, shipping disputes, recovery of marine service debts and other claims arising from the operation, supply, repair or management of vessels.
Every maritime claim is different. Before recommending a legal course of action, we review the available documentation, the contractual relationship, invoice and delivery records, vessel information, ownership structure, debtor details and the circumstances in which the claim arose. Where appropriate, we also consider the vessel's current or expected port movements because timing can be an important factor in any vessel-related legal strategy.
Our role is not limited to sending a demand letter. We aim to provide structured support throughout the recovery process, from the initial assessment of the claim and identification of the appropriate debtor through negotiations, formal legal notices, local counsel coordination and, where legally available and commercially justified, court proceedings or protective measures such as vessel arrest.
We understand that maritime creditors often operate internationally and may have limited knowledge of the legal procedures applicable in another country. Our experienced team helps bridge that gap by coordinating communication between the claimant and the appropriate maritime legal professionals in the relevant jurisdiction.
We believe that effective maritime claims management requires accurate documentation, practical legal assessment, timely communication and close attention to the vessel and parties involved.
If your company is facing an unpaid maritime invoice, a shipping dispute, a vessel-related claim or another maritime receivable in South America, we can review the circumstances and coordinate with appropriate local maritime counsel to determine the available legal options under the applicable law.
Our objective is simple: to help international maritime businesses understand their legal position and pursue their claims through an organized, professional and jurisdiction-specific process.