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This area covers using a mortgage to secure a loan over a ship and related rights, usually under maritime and commercial law. A solicitor drafts and registers the ship mortgage, checks title to the vessel, and coordinates the fixed charge against the ship’s registration. They advise on priority among competing charges, draft covenants, and prepare steps to enforce or discharge the mortgage, including potential sale of the ship if the loan is not repaid. The work is shaped by the ship’s registration, owner structure, and any related port or flag-state requirements.

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