Know which vessel arrest leads are worth consultation time
Our guided intake asks prospective clients whether they have an unpaid maritime claim, whether the vessel is in the U.S. or headed to a U.S. port, and whether they can identify the vessel by name or IMO number - then collects invoices, contracts, or bills of lading before the file ever reaches your CRM.
The exact intake your vessel arrest and attachment leads complete
This is the real 7-question guided intake for Vessel Arrest and Attachment — the same flow your customers finish before you ever pick up the phone.
What a qualified vessel arrest and attachment lead should tell you
A maritime remedy where a claimant asks a U.S. court to seize a vessel as security for an unpaid maritime claim, typically requiring an in rem claim, a vessel that can be located within U.S. jurisdiction, and supporting documentation of the debt.
- Issue About Boat/Ship Or
- Have Unpaid Claim Related
- Vessel In United States,
- Know Vessel’S Name (And
- Have Documents Or Evidence
- Amount At Stake Significant
- Claim Recent (Generally Within
The questions your team needs answered
Every vessel arrest and attachment intake asks these — and why each one matters.
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Is your issue about a boat/ship or cargo involved in business or transportation on navigable waters (ocean, gulf, or major rivers), rather than a purely land-based dispute? | This confirms admiralty jurisdiction even applies; a no answer means the dispute is likely land-based and outside what vessel arrest can address. |
| Do you have an unpaid claim related to that vessel or cargo (for example: repairs, supplies, towing, dock/port fees, crew wages, charter/freight, collision damage, or cargo loss/damage)? | An unpaid maritime claim like repairs, towage, or freight is the underlying debt an arrest is meant to secure, so this separates real matters from general inquiries. |
| Is the vessel currently in the United States, expected to arrive soon, or likely to pass through a U.S. port where it could be held? | A vessel that isn't in or heading to U.S. waters generally can't be arrested through a U.S. court, making this one of the most decisive fit signals. |
| Do you know the vessel’s name (and ideally its registration/IMO number) or have enough details to identify it? | Identifying the specific vessel by name or IMO number is what a court order actually attaches to, so vague identification slows down any real action. |
| Do you have documents or evidence supporting the claim (such as invoices, contracts, bills of lading, emails, photos, or repair logs)? | Invoices, contracts, or logs are what supports the claim in front of a judge, so their presence signals the matter is closer to being consultation-ready. |
| Is the amount at stake significant enough that you would consider paying court and enforcement costs to hold the vessel (often several thousand dollars or more)? | Arrest involves real court and enforcement costs, so this checks whether the amount at stake makes those costs worthwhile before booking time. |
| Is the claim recent (generally within the last 3 years) or still within a deadline you have been told applies? | Maritime claims can be subject to limitations periods, so a stale claim may need a closer legal look before it's treated as a standard new matter. |
How Cliont scores vessel arrest and attachment leads
Every answer is weighted automatically — no manual review required.
Value signals
- Issue About Boat/Ship Or: yes
- Have Unpaid Claim Related: yes
- Vessel In United States,: yes
- Know Vessel’S Name (And: yes
- Have Documents Or Evidence: yes
- Amount At Stake Significant: yes
Urgency signals
- Issue About Boat/Ship Or
See the lead your team receives
Vessel Arrest and Attachment Lead
From first click to qualified lead
Follow people and businesses seeking counsel through one smooth, guided flow.
They land & meet you
Your video greeting plays instantly — a real face instead of a blank form.
They explain the matter
Smart questions adapt to their matter and capture the full scope.
They share the documents
The facts, dates, and any paperwork come attached, so you can assess the matter before the consultation.
You get a ready lead
Scored and qualified — waiting for you to win it.
Built for vessel arrest and attachment workflows
| Cliont capability | Vessel Arrest And Attachment application |
|---|---|
| Weighted scoring logic | Whether the vessel is currently in the U.S., inbound, or likely to pass through a U.S. port is one of the highest-weighted answers, so leads with an arrestable vessel right now surface ahead of claims where the vessel's location is uncertain. |
| Document upload capture | The intake prompts for invoices, contracts, bills of lading, or repair logs supporting the claim, so a supporting evidence packet is attached before the matter ever reaches your CRM. |
| Conditional disqualification signals | A no answer on the navigable-waters question lowers the score sharply, keeping land-based disputes from consuming consultation time meant for genuine maritime claims. |
| CRM routing by score band | Vessel arrest matters that combine a real claim, a locatable vessel, and supporting documents route into your CRM as high priority, while thin or undocumented claims land lower in the queue. |
Common vessel arrest and attachment lead scenarios
Vessel docked now, unpaid repair bill
A shipyard says a vessel currently sitting at a U.S. dock owes for repairs and towing, with invoices ready to attach. This mix of a known location, a clear claim, and documentation scores as high priority for immediate action.
Vessel inbound, freight unpaid
A charterer reports unpaid freight on a vessel expected at a U.S. port within days. The intake flags the narrow window to act before the vessel departs again.
Cargo loss with full paper trail
A cargo owner has bills of lading, photos, and a six-figure loss but the vessel's exact whereabouts are unclear. The claim scores high on value but needs a location follow-up before it's arrest-ready.
Small claim, no vessel details
A claimant has a modest unpaid dock fee but can't name the vessel or confirm it will call a U.S. port. Low identification and low stakes signal this is unlikely to justify arrest costs.
Old claim near a deadline
A claim is several years old and the prospective client isn't sure a limitations period still applies. The intake surfaces this timing gap so it can be checked before scheduling a consultation.
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Vessel Arrest and Attachment lead-intake FAQs
How does the intake filter out disputes that aren't actually maritime matters?
The first question asks whether the issue involves a vessel or cargo tied to business or transportation on navigable waters, rather than a land-based dispute. A no answer carries a low weight, which keeps purely land-based claims from scoring as strong vessel arrest matters.
What happens if a prospective client doesn't know the vessel's IMO number?
Knowing the vessel's name and IMO number is weighted but not required to submit the intake. A lead can still qualify without it, though the score reflects that identification is incomplete until it's confirmed.
Does the intake ask about limitations periods or deadlines?
Yes, the intake asks whether the claim is recent, generally within the last three years, or within a deadline the client has already been told applies. This helps flag time-sensitive claims before they're scheduled for a consultation.
What documents does the intake collect before a consultation is booked?
The intake asks whether the prospective client has invoices, contracts, bills of lading, emails, photos, or repair logs supporting the claim, and can prompt for those uploads directly so your team isn't starting a consultation empty-handed.
Will the intake screen out claims too small to justify arrest costs?
The intake asks directly whether the amount at stake is significant enough to cover court and enforcement costs to hold the vessel. A no answer on that question lowers the score so small claims don't route to your CRM as high priority.
How is this different from the intake for maritime liens or cargo damage claims?
Vessel arrest and attachment intake is built around vessel location, identification, and enforcement costs rather than lien priority or cargo condition details, so a claim better suited to Maritime Liens or Cargo Damage and Loss won't be scored the same way here.
Turn vessel arrest and attachment visitors into qualified cases
Give every vessel arrest and attachment visitor a guided intake instead of a dead contact form — and get a scored, qualified lead before you book a consultation.