Subsequent to provision of security to the concerned claimant, the claim is normally brought against the shipowners/ P&I Clubs through Sea Pars. This aspect of the cases is handled by our Claims Dept, whose activities can be summarized as follows:

Receiving the claims documents from the concerned claimant and examining the same properly

Defending the Principals' interests in accordance with local regulations

Providing the P&I Clubs with the claims documents and giving advice on how to proceed to defend the claim in a proper manner

Negotiating with the claimants to resolve the case on best possible terms

Seeking the legal opinion of the local lawyers if necessary

Appointing lawyers on behalf of the Principals as and when necessary to attend the court and defend their interests

Close liaison with the appointed lawyers and assisting them to deal with the claims in the most proper manner

Reporting the developments of the cases to the Principal at all stages