The EU ratifies the international convention on judicial sales of ships approved in Beijing
18 May 202682 views
Who is affected:
Shipping companies, shipowners, banks, maritime creditors and buyers of ships in judicial auctions
Summary
The European Union adheres to the UN convention that regulates the international effects when a ship is sold by judicial order. This provides legal certainty to buyers and creditors in cross-border maritime operations.
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The EU Council approves the celebration of the Beijing Convention on Judicial Sales of Ships, a UN treaty that establishes a uniform framework for internationally recognizing forced sales of vessels ordered by courts. The Convention guarantees that the buyer acquires the ship free of charges, mortgages and prior encumb…
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