The note deals with the problematic aspects of ship arrest in Russia. Analysis is based on the recent judicial practice of Russian commercial courts. The author briefly describes the arrest procedure and discusses the issues arising from violating time limits stipulated by law, alternative security measures, and the consequences of economic sanctions. To conclude, the author reflects on the specifics of ship arrest regulation in Russia and provides general characteristics of ship arrest.

The article discusses what mediation is, and what mediation clauses can be recommended for mediation.

Judgement of the Commercial (“Arbitrazh”) Court of the North Caucasus District dated 13 May 2021 in case No. A53-42452/2019 (LLC “Management Company “River-Sea”” v LLC “Vastness”)

Case No. А73-7921/2020 (LLC “Alliance-DV Kamchatka” v LLC “Ventura”)

Pacific Gulf Shipping Co. v Vigorous Shipping & Trading S.A., No. 20-35159 (9th Cir. 2021)

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