{"id":159,"date":"2026-07-30T18:39:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T21:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ajaxlaw.net\/maritime-liens-brazil-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T20:27:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T23:27:31","slug":"maritime-liens-brazil-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajaxlaw.net\/pt\/maritime-liens-brazil-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Maritime Liens in Brazil: A Guide for Shipowners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, maritime law follows international conventions, but Brazil has unique interpretations, especially regarding maritime liens (&#8220;Privil\u00e9gios Mar\u00edtimos&#8221;). For shipowners and P&amp;I Clubs, understanding <a href=\"\/pt\/maritime-law\/\"><strong>Maritime Law in Brazil<\/strong><\/a> is critical when a vessel is navigating Brazilian waters, as an unpaid claim can lead to the arrest of the ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Constitutes a Maritime Lien in Brazil?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike US law, which recognizes a broad range of liens (including necessaries), Brazil strictly follows the Brussels Convention of 1926.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Key Insight:<\/strong> Only specific claims (wages, salvage, collision damages, port dues) create a maritime lien that follows the vessel.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The &#8220;Supply of Necessaries&#8221; Trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most common dispute. In Brazil, supplying fuel (bunkers) or provisions <em>does not<\/em> automatically create a maritime lien. It is a personal debt of the charterer or owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Risk:<\/strong> If you supply a charterer and they don&#8217;t pay, you might not be able to arrest the ship itself to get paid.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Ship Arrest Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arresting a ship in Brazil requires a court order. You must prove the &#8220;fumus boni iuris&#8221; (likelihood of success on merits) and &#8220;periculum in mora&#8221; (risk of dissipation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Timeline:<\/strong> Brazilian courts can act quickly (24-48 hours) in urgent cases, but you need a local attorney to physically file the motion.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Jurisdiction Clauses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreign jurisdiction clauses (e.g., &#8220;Disputes settled in London&#8221;) are generally respected, <em>unless<\/em> the claimant is Brazilian or the incident occurred in Brazil and public policy is at stake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advice:<\/strong> Always have your Bills of Lading and Charter Parties reviewed for enforceability in Brazilian courts.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doing business in Brazilian ports requires local knowledge. Don&#8217;t assume your standard international practices apply. For expert guidance on <strong>Maritime law in Brazil<\/strong>, cargo claims, and vessel arrests, contact the maritime specialists at <a href=\"\/pt\/contact\/\"><strong>Ajax Law<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Typically, maritime law follows international conventions, but Brazil has unique interpretations, especially regarding maritime liens (&#8220;Privil\u00e9gios Mar\u00edtimos&#8221;). For shipowners and P&amp;I Clubs, understanding Maritime Law in Brazil is critical when a vessel is navigating Brazilian waters, as an unpaid claim can lead to the arrest of the ship. 1. 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