Admiralty & Maritime Law Services in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is now a notable contender in the maritime field due to its extensive coastline, busy seaports, and increasing international trade. At Justice Corner BD, we provide tailored legal services in admiralty and maritime law for business stakeholders involved in shipping, logistics, marine insurance, and offshore business activities. We represent both local and foreign clients with great expertise and advocacy in intricate aspects of the law due to our vast knowledge of maritime laws and court practices.
The country’s legal structure revolves several primary pieces of legislation that are important for maritime activities. The Bangladeshi legal system is quite comprehensive. For maritime claims and ship arrest procedures the Admiralty Court Act 2000 applies as well as the Bangladesh Merchant Shipping Ordinance of 1983 which deals with ship registration, crew management and safety provisions. There are also other statutes such as The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1925 which describes the relationship between cargo owners and carriers while Marine Insurance Act 1963 establishes a framework for marine insurance claims disputes. High Volume Division Supreme Court acts as Branch Admiralty Court where issues like cargo damages, sea collisions, salvage operations or charter party disputes are litigated.
At The Justice Corner, we address a number of matters in our maritime legal services. We assist clients in the arrest and release of ships either to secure outstanding claims or defend against unjust claim detentions. Our team resolves disputes relating to cargo damages, losses, delays, and other relevant litigations through ADR and court proceedings. We also review and draft charter party agreements guiding shipowners, charterers, brokers on compliance with maritime law, the prescribed terms of the contracts as well as their obligations under the law. In addition, we advise on marine insurances regarding controversies over vessel damages or cargo loss policies.
While dealing with maritime litigation disputes, we understand that time plays an essential role. We offer rapid interventions for ship arrest legal disputes ensuring adherence to proper documentation for the safeguarding of financial and statutory interests of our clients. For those seeking swift cost-efficient solutions to complex maritime disputes not involving contentious boarding processes lasting lengthy court navigations , we offer mediation and arbitration services. Supported by a vast pool of professionals including but not limited to ship owners & operators, P&I clubs as well as freight forwarders and cargo insurers; our legal support equips you with approaches tailored towards Bangladeshi complications within these operations.