Ship Arrest in Turkey Explained — LA Global Currents Podcast /w Betül Pınarbaşı

Welcome aboard LA Global Currents, the YouTube series that breaks down the real issues shaping the global marine and shipping industry. Hosted by the specialist LA Marine team at Lester Aldridge, each episode dives into the legal challenges, industry trends, and behind‑the‑scenes stories that matter to ship owners, operators, insurers, ports, harbour authorities, superyacht professionals, financiers, and anyone working across the maritime world.

Our first episode on LA Global Currents, we sit down with Betül Pınarbaşı, Turkish lawyer and founder of BB Partners Law, to unpack the realities of ship arrest in Turkey.

Betul shares practical insights on:

-Why Turkey is considered a ship‑arrest‑friendly jurisdiction

-The procedural steps and timelines for obtaining an arrest order

-How maritime claims and sister‑ship arrests operate under Turkish law

-Key risks, including wrongful arrest exposure

-What shipowners and claimants must prepare to act quickly and effectively

With Turkey’s strategic location and streamlined provisional attachment process, this is a must‑listen for anyone involved in maritime disputes, enforcement, or vessel operations.

🎧 Listen now and stay ahead of global maritime developments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge72mLs1H1k