MARITIME LAW
Maritime Law: Twin Lisbet’s Expertise
- Twin Lisbet provides specialized legal services in maritime law for Canadian and international clients. The firm assists various stakeholders in the sector, including:
Specific Areas of Expertise
- Claims for cargo owners and carriers
- Insurance subrogation
- Claims for suppliers of fuel and ship services
- Ship arrest, wreck, and maritime salvage
- Insurance claims (protection and indemnity, hull and machinery)
- Disputes related to demurrage fees, personal injuries, general average
- Maritime mediation and arbitration
- Drafting maritime contracts: charter parties, affreightment, ship repair, bills of lading
- Management of cabotage permits and ship importation
Regulatory Compliance
- Twin Lisbet ensures its clients comply with the following laws and regulations:
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDGA)
- Canada Shipping Act (CSA)
- Customs Act (CA)
- Excise Tax Act (ETA)
- Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST)
- Provincial and territorial regulations
Common Prosecutions and Offenses
- Twin Lisbet handles cases related to:
- Non-compliance with safety standards
- Failure to declare goods or pay taxes
- Transport of counterfeit or fraudulent goods
- Environmental damage or pollution
Maritime Security Measures
- To protect ships, crew, and cargo, measures such as the following are commonly implemented:
- Access control and surveillance
- Alarm systems and secure communication
- Physical barriers and security patrols
- Secure cargo storage and crew training
- Ship reinforcement and threat intelligence gathering
- Shippers and consignees
- Cargo owners and maritime carriers
- Shipowners, charterers, and NVOCCs
- Maritime terminal operators, stevedoring companies, and maritime agents
- Freight forwarders, customs brokers, and suppliers of goods or services to ships
Maritime Safety Regulations
Key laws and standards include:
Construction
- ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code)
- Marine Transportation Security Act (MTSA)
- SAFE Port Act (Security and Accountability for Every Port Act)
- SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)
- Canadian maritime safety regulations
With its expertise in maritime law, Twin Lisbet guarantees comprehensive and tailored assistance for every need, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficient resolution of maritime disputes.
Maritime law is a complex legal field governing activities at sea and logistics operations related to maritime transport. This field covers a variety of aspects, including charter contracts, maritime insurance, ship collisions, and cargo-related disputes.
Our maritime law specialists assist you in drafting and negotiating contracts for the transport of goods, charter parties, and affreightment agreements, while ensuring compliance with international conventions and regulatory requirements.
We also handle matters related to ship seizures, maritime financing, and ship sales, helping you protect your maritime assets and secure your transactions. Our expertise includes managing maritime mortgages, enforcing guarantees, and resolving maritime disputes.
In cases of ship collisions, groundings, or maritime salvage, we represent you in civil and criminal liability proceedings and help minimize financial and operational impacts.
We also understand the importance of maritime safety and environmental protection, advising you on best practices to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and maritime safety requirements.
Trust our firm to guide you through all aspects of maritime law, from navigation to the operation of maritime facilities, supply chain management, and the protection of your commercial interests.
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