Practice Area

# Maritime &
Admiralty Law

### Maritime Law

Admiralty & Shipping Counsel

Overview

## Anchored in Maritime Legal Excellence

Mumbai, home to India's busiest port and the Bombay High Court's distinguished admiralty jurisdiction, is the natural centre for maritime legal practice. At ESB Global Law Advisory, we represent shipowners, charterers, cargo interests, P&I Clubs, and marine insurers in complex admiralty and shipping matters.

Our maritime practice covers the full lifecycle of shipping disputes — from cargo damage claims under the Hague-Visby Rules, charterparty disputes, and bills of lading issues to vessel arrest and release proceedings under the Admiralty Act 2017. We also advise on ship finance, maritime regulatory compliance, and port operations.

With Mumbai's strategic position as India's maritime gateway and our firm's deep understanding of both Indian admiralty law and international maritime conventions, we deliver effective and commercially pragmatic solutions for the global shipping industry.

Common Questions

## Maritime & Admiralty Law FAQs

ESB Global handles a wide range of maritime disputes including cargo damage and loss claims, charterparty disputes, collision and salvage matters, ship arrest and release proceedings, marine insurance claims, bills of lading disputes, and port and terminal liability issues under Indian and international maritime conventions.

Under the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act 2017, a claimant can arrest a vessel in India by filing an admiralty suit before the relevant High Court. The court may order arrest to secure a maritime claim. The vessel owner must furnish security (bank guarantee or P&I Club letter) to obtain release. Mumbai, being a major port, sees frequent admiralty proceedings.

India's maritime law framework draws from several international conventions including the Hague-Visby Rules (cargo claims), the Arrest Convention 1999, UNCLOS (maritime zones), MARPOL (pollution prevention), SOLAS (safety), and the MLC 2006 (seafarer rights). Domestic legislation includes the Merchant Shipping Act 1958 and the Admiralty Act 2017.

Related Services

## Interconnected Practice Areas

Maritime law intersects with several other legal domains. Our integrated approach ensures comprehensive coverage.

### Banking & Finance

Ship finance, vessel mortgage documentation, and maritime lien enforcement for shipping transactions.

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### International Contracts

Cross-border shipping agreements, charterparties, and international trade documentation.

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### Dispute Resolution

Maritime arbitration, admiralty litigation, and alternative dispute resolution for shipping disputes.

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### Business & Commercial

Corporate structuring for shipping companies, joint ventures, and maritime business advisory.

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### Employment Law

Seafarer employment contracts, Maritime Labour Convention compliance, and crew dispute resolution.

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### FIDIC Contracts

Port infrastructure projects, dredging contracts, and marine construction under FIDIC frameworks.

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