Maritime Law and Maritime Policing

Hull damage to a large bulker

Maritime Lawyers’ Roles

Compile and check maritime documents (e.g. contracts, charter parties, bills of lading, sale & purchase of ships).
Maritime litigation (e.g. injuries on board; cargo problems; payment disputes, etc.).
Procedures, inquiries, claims following maritime accidents and damage to ships or cargoes.
Legal advice to cargo owners, shipowners, shipmasters (e.g. if vessel is detained in terms of imo regulations).
Arbitration in maritime disputes
Marine insurance