Shipping Litigation & Arbitration
Shipping Practice at D & N Maritime Shipping Law Associates
D & N Maritime Shipping Law Associates specializes in handling both domestic and cross-border disputes for all shipping-related matters. Our dedicated and specialized shipping team adopts a pragmatic approach, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently while avoiding unnecessary and costly legal proceedings.
If litigation becomes unavoidable, our team advises on the best course of action, whether through initiating arbitration (in cases governed by an arbitration clause) or by filing litigation in the appropriate jurisdiction. Our expertise spans the entire spectrum of shipping law, divided into three core areas:
1. Shipping Litigation
2. Shipping Arbitration
3. Shipping Transactional Work
Each of these areas is supported by a highly skilled, result-oriented team, ensuring comprehensive legal solutions tailored to client needs.
Dry Shipping (Litigation)
Our Dry Shipping Litigation services cover a wide range of contractual and operational disputes, including:
- Contractual Disputes
- Letter of Credit Issues
- FOB, CIF Contracts
- Lay Time and Demurrage Disputes
- Safe Port and Seaworthiness Claims
- Breach of Warranty
- Notice of Readiness Disputes
- “Deemed Earned” Freight Clauses in Voyage Charters
- “Off-Hire” Events in Time Charters
- Delivery Without Production of the Bill of Lading
- Cargo Claims and Marine Insurance Disputes
- Shipbuilding and Repair Contract Disputes
- Arrests or Release of Ships
- Bunker Disputes and Recovery of Unpaid Dues
- Commodity Disputes and Claims, Liens, Towage, Salvage, and Pilotage
- Damage Done or Received by Ships
- Freight, Hire, Demurrage, and Laytime Disputes
- Masters and Crew Claims
- Necessaries & Supplies Disputes
- Ownership, Possession, Building, and Equipping Disputes
- Bill of Lading and Charter Party Disputes
- P&I Club Settlements
- Short Landing Claims
Our team’s extensive expertise in litigation ensures that disputes are resolved effectively and with the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Dry Shipping (Non-Litigation)
Our Dry Shipping Non-Litigation practice includes a broad spectrum of transactional and advisory services:
- Sale and Purchase of Ships
- New Building Contracts with Shipbuilders
- Ship Mortgages and Financing
- Ship Agency and Registration
- Agreements for Port and Jetty Terminals
- Port Projects and Developments
- Ship or Rig Building Agreements
- Ship Registration and Flagging
- Drafting Agreements & Contracts
- Port Facility Compliance & Regulations
By providing seamless transactional support, we help our clients navigate the complexities of shipping operations and infrastructure projects.
Wet Shipping
Our Wet Shipping practice addresses disputes and matters related to:
- Salvage Operations
- Collisions and Groundings
- Pollution and Environmental Claims
- Towage and Wreck Removal
- Casualties and Emergency Responses
Recognition and Excellence
D & N Maritime Shipping Law Associates is recognized as a leading law firm for shipping work in India. Our firm is trusted by both international and local clients for its unmatched expertise and practical solutions.