Maritime and Shipping Law
Our deep understanding of Tanzania’s shipping and maritime laws as well as international maritime conventions enables us to provide comprehensive legal support to clients involved in various aspects of shipping, port agency, and cargo operations. Our Areas of practice includes:
Shipping and vessel registration compliant with Tanzanian Merchant Shipping Act and international maritime laws through TASAC.
Drafting and negotiating of shipping contracts, charter parties, bills of lading, carriage of goods contracts, Agency, and freight forwarding agreements
Legal support for port operations, terminal agreements, and logistics contracts in line with Tanzanian Ports Authority regulations.
Handling maritime claims such as cargo loss, damage, salvage, collision, pollution, and crew claims.
Navigating Tanzania’s maritime regulatory framework, including compliance with the Tanzania Merchant Shipping Act and regional maritime protocols.
Representing clients in arbitration, mediation, or litigation of maritime disputes domestically and internationally.
Representing clients in arbitration, mediation, or litigation of maritime disputes domestically and internationally.
Support vessel financing, seizure, arrest procedures and related commercial activities.