CLAIM INFORMATION
Let's Walk Together to claim our rights
If you have been affected by the MV Wakashio oil spill, we invite you to fill out our claim form.
No Win - No Fee
The claim is being brought on a conditional fee agreement. Claimants will not have to pay for the cost of starting the claim however upon settling the claim a disbursement fee and a win fee will be deducted.
Who can Submit a Claim
All residents and citizens of the Republic of Mauritius can make a legitimate claim provided they do not fall within the exclusion category
Special Categories
Non Mauritians nationals from countries other than the commonwealth who have been residents for a period of over 180 days the last preceding year but not yet registered voters but capable of legally entering into a contract and not mentally impaired can register a claim
Exclusions
You cannot claim if you:
- are a civil servant or officer of government who are afforded protection under Public Officers Protection Act 1957; Your family members can claim.
- are not legally capable to enter a contract under the Laws of Mauritius
- cannot vote in an election in Mauritius
- are mentally impaired
- are residents of Agalega who were not physically in Mauritius at the time of the incident
- are residents of Rodrigues who were not physically in Mauritius when the incident happened
- are residents of Chagos-Diego Garcia who were not physically in Mauritius at the time of the incident
- are a Member of the diplomatic corps or with similar status