Use & Operation - Vessels - Movable Property

Legal recording of rights, obligations and conditions in the use and operation of vessels.

A use and operation structure regulates how vessels are legally made available, how responsibilities and risks are allocated, and how all agreements regarding use, maintenance and operation are legally enforceable.

This arrangement covers, among other things:

  • Recording of the rights and obligations of the user/operator.
  • Duration, conditions and scope of the use or operation rights.
  • Responsibilities for maintenance, insurance and taxes.
  • Risk transition and liability during use or operation.
  • Procedures in case of default, contract breach or termination of use.
  • Administrative obligations for registration and documentation of use or operation rights.

We prepare tailored documentation adapted to:

  • Private or commercial use and operation structures.
  • New and used vessels, including ships, yachts and boats.
  • Situations involving leasing, rental, operational exploitation or other use structures.
  • International or cross-border use and operation contracts.
  • Linking with existing contracts, securities or financial structures.

The use and operation structure is legally established so that all rights, obligations and priorities are clear, enforceable and consistent within the entire contractual and commercial context.

Scope of documentation

The engagement may include, among other things:

  • Recording of rights, obligations and conditions of use.
  • Provisions regarding the duration, terms and termination of use or operation.
  • Responsibilities for maintenance, insurance and taxes.
  • Risk transfer and liability during the period of use.
  • Procedures in case of default, formal notice or contract breach.
  • Administrative registration of use or operation rights.
  • Linking with existing contracts, leasing or financing structures.

Each use or operation structure is legally reviewed in advance to prevent interpretation differences, liability risks and disputes in vessel use or operation.