Shipping

Osiris Law supports its clients in shipping, logistics, and offshore industries. Osiris Law’s experienced lawyers act for different stakeholders within the sector and provide wide-ranging legal services across the maritime industry, including advising on commercial, regulatory, and dispute-related matters. This covers drafting and negotiating shipping contracts, handling vessel financing and transactions, and ensuring regulatory compliance with international maritime conventions.

Contracts & Documentation

Charterparties: Drafting and negotiating time, voyage, and bareboat charter and lease agreements to allocate responsibilities for vessel operations, cargo handling, and payment terms.

Bills of Lading: Advising on the issuance, terms, and legal implications of bills of lading, which act as contracts of carriage, receipts for goods, and documents of title for transported cargo.

Freight & Shipping Documentation: Drafting and advising on shipping-related documents such as waybills, letters of credit, and shipping guarantees.

Registration & Compliance

Flag State & Ship Registration: Advising on vessel registration and flagging requirements, helping shipowners choose the most suitable flag state for their vessels based on regulatory, operational and other related considerations.

International Conventions Compliance: Ensuring compliance with international maritime conventions such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, MARPOL (pollution prevention), SOLAS (safety of life at sea).

Sanctions Compliance: Advising shipping companies on compliance with international sanctions, including embargoes and trade restrictions.

Ownership & Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for the construction of new vessels.

Sale & Purchase Agreements: Facilitating the acquisition or sale of ships, including handling due diligence, warranties, and regulatory approvals.

Ship Financing and Mortgages: Assisting with financing agreements for ships, including mortgages and other security instruments.

Arrests and Enforcement

Ship Arrests: Advising on procedures to arrest ships in port as security for claims, including those for unpaid debts, damages, or breach of contracts.

Enforcement of Maritime Liens: Assisting clients in enforcing liens against ships or cargo for unpaid services or goods provided.