MaritimeMediation.com is a subsidiary of Demurrage Specialists International (DSI). DSI’s company slogan is “The Alternate Resolution Company".  Established in 1989, DSI is the first company to establish an alternative to arbitration and litigation in resolving maritime disputes.   Maritime Mediation’s role is to facilitate a voluntary resolution of a dispute.  Mediation is based on self-determination by the parties.  It is an informal and non-adversarial process in which the mediator assists in the identification of the issues and the exploration of alternatives.  The role of the mediator is to help find a mutually acceptable solution to the issues in dispute.  It is not the role of the mediator nor is the mediator permitted to decide who is right or wrong or to tell the parties how to resolve the issues or concerns raised.  The process relies solely upon the ability of the parties to reach a voluntary , uncoerced agreement.   All communications and documents submitted during mediation are confidential and inadmissible as evidence, other than an executed settlement agreement, in any subsequent legal or arbitral proceeding, unless all parties agree otherwise.  Mediators are members of the Society of Martime Arbitrators, Inc.  Mediation is held in accordance with the Florida Supreme Court Standards of Professional Conduct as applicable.     PROCESS   It is not necessary to have a Mediation clause in the contract.  Either the Claimant or the Respondent may contact the other to obtain consent to submit their dispute to MaritimeMediation.com.     Upon agreement to mediate, the parties will begin the process by each party completing Martime Mediation’s Registration Form and Agreement to Mediate Form.  The Agreement form is to be printed and mailed together with the applicable fees to Maritime Mediation, 2255 Glades Road, Ste 324A, PMB1040, Boca Raton, FL 33431.   Upon receipt of both parties Registration form, Agreement to Mediate form and the applicable fees, Maritime Mediation will assign a case number and appoint a mediator.   Upon appointment of a mediator, the parties shall submit their statements and any relevant documents together with Maritime Mediation's Dispute Resolution form within ten business days.     GROUND RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION   The parties are asked to notify the Mediator of any circumstances that may prevent them from participating for more that 24 hours in the mediation.   In the event the Mediator sends a message to both parties at one time, and you wish your response to be confidential, be aware that REPLY TO ALL will be sharing information will all listed participants.  If the participants want to contact or respond to the Mediator only, be sure that REPLY only is selected.   All communications and documents submitted must contain the Case Number. Copyright 2000 all rights reserved, name and logo are proprietary marks of Demurrage Specialists International, a Registered Trademark