For all maritime-related disputes
fast – efficient – highly specialised
That's what sets us apart:
Specialised maritime expertise
Our arbitrators have experience in both international arbitration and the specific legal and technical aspects of yachting, thus ensuring well-founded and fair decisions.
Faster solutions
Our efficient processes reduce delays and enable quick decisions. We rely on human experience and precision through AI to achieve the best results. Our judgements leave no questions unanswered.
Flexible and neutral process
The parties choose their arbitrators and agree on the rules to ensure balanced and flexible dispute resolution. The language of the proceedings and the location of the hearing can be freely chosen – whether in person or online.
Internationally recognised verdicts
Our decisions are enforceable in almost all parts of the world in accordance with important international arbitration treaties, including the New York Convention. Our arbitration clauses exclude the possibility of a second instance.
Our clients
shipyards
Shipyards benefit from arbitration when conflicts arise with owners, buyers or suppliers over construction contracts, claims for rectification or delays in acceptance. The YCA offers fast, expert decisions by arbitrators with industry experience – without lengthy expert opinions. This allows projects to be resolved efficiently and customer relationships to be maintained.
buyers and sellers
When buying or selling a yacht, disputes can quickly arise over defects, contractual obligations or handover formalities. The YCA enables such conflicts to be resolved independently and confidentially – efficiently and with technical expertise. This avoids costly legal proceedings and ensures fair solutions are reached.
insurances
In yachting, insurance companies are often confronted with complex claims, construction issues or disputes over coverage obligations. Arbitration offers the opportunity to resolve such cases quickly and with technical expertise – away from overburdened state courts. Confidential proceedings and technically sound decisions create legal certainty for all parties involved.
dealers
Yacht dealers often find themselves caught between manufacturers and customers – whether it's warranty issues, delivery delays or disputes about the condition of the yacht. The YCA offers an independent authority to resolve such conflicts quickly, competently and without damage to reputation. This builds trust among customers and eases the business relationship.
yachtcharter
Disputes over damage, late returns, payment issues or contract interpretations frequently arise in the charter industry. The YCA offers a quick and practical solution through arbitrators with experience in the charter business. This allows disputes to be settled efficiently and discreetly – to the benefit of both charter companies and charter customers.
authorities
Government agencies, for example in publicly funded projects, procurement or the regulation of yachting infrastructure, can also become involved in contractual disputes. The YCA offers a neutral, specialised forum for resolving such disputes – discreetly, efficiently and with technical expertise. This enables legally secure decisions to be made without lengthy court proceedings.
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The International Arbitration Court for Yachting provides a neutral, efficient and confidential forum for the resolution of disputes in the yachting sector. Whether you are an owner, shipyard, broker, insurer or charterer, our specialised arbitration procedure is tailored to the specific legal and economic aspects of the maritime leisure industry.