The UAE has an important role in the process of maritime and shipping operations. Due to its many ports and excellent frameworks, the UAE is a key aspect of global supply chain connectivity.
The UAE is governed by the UAE Maritime Law, which outlines legislation on vessel registration, goods carrying, and more. Free Zone areas have their own Maritime laws and regulations to follow.
The UAE’s maritime, shipping and logistics sector has a complex legal landscape that aims to improve sustainability and drive innovation in the area. Investors and businesses operating within the sector must be guided by professional legal support.
Common legal challenges in maritime, shipping and logistics
Companies operating in the maritime sector should be aware of common legal challenges.
- Vessel registration disputes
- Liability disputes
- Unpaid maritime debts
- Contract disputes
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental liability
- Cybersecurity risks
- Dispute resolution
Our expertise
At Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants, our team has extensive experience working alongside businesses and investors in the maritime, shipping and logistics sector. When you choose to work with us, you can rest assured that your case is in safe hands. We always provide a client-centric approach, ensuring transparent communication and a clear strategy at all times.
Our dedicated team can support you with drafting and enforcing charter party and shipping contracts, ensuring that they meet all compliance requirements. In addition to these agreements, we also provide strategic advice for shipbuilding, repair and conversion agreements.
With expertise in maritime law, trade finance and marine insurance, our team will ensure regulatory compliance with IMO and UAE port authorities.
We have a proven track record supporting businesses and investors in the maritime industry with litigation and arbitration under admiralty law. As your dedicated legal partner, we are committed to helping you achieve the most suitable outcome.
We recognise the unique challenges that the maritime, shipping and logistics sector faces. At Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants, our teams collaborate seamlessly. If your company finds itself in a maritime dispute, we can provide trusted and strategic legal counsel to mitigate further risks and guide you in making informed decisions.
Our services
- Drafting and enforcement of charter party and shipping contracts
- Expertise in maritime law, trade finance, and marine insurance
- Legal services for contract negotiations, transactions, and disputes
- Legal support for bills of lading, marine insurance, and cargo claims
- Shipbuilding, repair, and conversion agreement advisory
- Maritime litigation and arbitration (admiralty law)
- Regulatory compliance with IMO and UAE port authorities
- Dispute resolution for collisions, groundings, and loss claims
- Offshore engineering and construction contract support
- Trade sanctions and international shipping compliance
- Structuring shipping finance and vessel registration
Why partner with us
- Extensive experience in the maritime, shipping and logistics sector
- Multilingual team of professionals
- Strategic, client-centric approach
- Seamless collaboration across our teams
- Expert support to ensure compliance
