In accordance with Russian Legislation a ship may be arrested on the ground of maritime claim occurring from the circumstances listed in the Article 389 of Merchant Shipping Code of Russian Federation dated 30/04/1999 including towage and fuel provision for vessel operation.

According to the Article 389 of Merchant Shipping Code of Russian Federation a "Maritime Claim” means any claim in connection with:

- the infliction of damage during the operation of a ship;

- the redress of injury to the life or health of an individual on land or at sea in direct connection with the operation of a ship;

- a salvage operation or any salvage agreement;

- expenses on the adoption by any person of measures for the prevention or minimization of damage, including environmental damage, if such a claim arises from the international treaty or agreement of the Russian Federation, the law or any agreement, and also in connection with the damage caused or may be ca ... Читать дальше »