Meritime Transport
Maritime Transport Law Legal Services in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Our legal consulting firm regularly advises clients on various maritime issues, including violations of freight contract terms, claims related to cargo and bills of lading, ship and cargo arrests, marine insurance claims, collisions, rescue operations, and liability for environmental damage.
We provide legal assistance to major international ports, Bangladeshi and foreign shipowners, shipowner creditors, and marine insurance companies in Bangladeshi arbitration courts and international courts, leveraging our extensive experience in dispute resolution.
We represent both creditors and debtors in disputes concerning the seizure of ships and other maritime-related issues within Bangladeshi jurisdictions.
In our extrajudicial practice, we advise clients on construction contracts, financing and registration of ships, customs and licensing rules, as well as documentation related to freight contracts and bills of lading. Additionally, we support various transactions involving port and shipping assets.
Our work encompasses all parties in the shipping industry, including agents (forwarders, line agents, ship agents), bunkers, charterers, companies involved in the purchase and sale of goods, financial institutions, ports, shipowners, service providers, lifeguards, and representatives of the offshore, cruise, and yacht sectors.
Legal Assistance
We offer consultations and represent interests in the following areas:
- Disputes related to bills of lading and ship charter contracts
- Ship collisions, grounding incidents, and general accidents
- Issues concerning unsafe ports and moorings
- Rescue operations, towing, and lifting of sunken ships
- Detention, arrest, and release of ships
- Shipbuilding and repair, purchase and sale of ships, corporate acquisitions, shareholder agreements, and ship mortgage registration
- Claims from passengers and crew, including injuries and occupational diseases
- Marine insurance and reinsurance policies, including liability insurance disputes and compliance with ISM Code requirements
- Environmental damage, bunker fuel spills, and ship recycling issues
- Advising on piracy-related matters, including legal and practical responses to ship seizures, their release, insurance, and risk mitigation
- Interaction with local and international authorities, representing clients in official investigations and inspections
- Yachting services, including sale, purchase, contracts for yacht construction, insurance, financing, and charter disputes
Recommendations
- “Always ready to help and offer comprehensive recommendations.”
- “Patients are always ready to provide extremely accurate recommendations and clarifications on any issue.”
- “Excellent knowledge of the specifics of transport and administrative legislation, perfectly organized, and able to fit into tight deadlines.”
- “Our lawyers delve into the essence of the matter and offer reliable recommendations.”