Comment Regulations on the arrest of ships were amended by the Commercial Code 6102, which entered into force on July 1 2012. Most of the new provisions regarding the arrest of ships in the code were taken from the International Convention on Arrest of Ships 1999. Prior to the 2012 amendments, the code had no separate rule regarding the arrest of ships or maritime claims.   Maritime claims and right of arrest Maritime claims are divided into 22 categories under Article 1352 of the Commercial Code. The code entitles a claimant to seek the right of arrest to secure a maritime claim or claims

Vessel Ownership July 13 2016 | Contributed by Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm Introduction Following the adoption of the new Commercial Code (6102), the rules regarding the arrest of ships for a maritime claim right were amended in line with the provisions of the International Convention on the Arrest of Ships 1999. As a result, if the ownership of a vessel changes before a request for arrest is made, an arrest order cannot be obtained against the new owner. This rule does not apply for maritime liens, as they provide the owner of a legal lien with rights over the vessel; maritime liens apply irrespective of change in