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Maritime Law (Sea Law)

Financial Chain Corporation (FCHAIN) provides specialised legal consultancy in Maritime Law, offering strategic support for clients involved in maritime commerce, shipping, logistics, and offshore operations. Our services address both local maritime regulations and international maritime conventions, ensuring full legal compliance for sea-based commercial activities.

We advise shipping companies, logistics providers, import/export businesses, insurers, and port operators on a wide range of issues from cargo transport and charter agreements to regulatory compliance and environmental liability.

Carriage of Goods and Cargo – Legal Advisory & Compliance

We provide legal guidance on the transport of goods by sea, ensuring compliance with both Azerbaijani maritime regulations and international conventions such as the Hague-Visby Rules and UNCLOS. Services include:

  • Drafting and reviewing bills of lading and transport contracts
  • Advising on cargo liability, damage, and claims
  • Ensuring legal protection in freight disputes and maritime litigation

Regulatory Compliance with the State Maritime Administration of Azerbaijan

We assist clients in managing their obligations before the State Maritime Administration, including:

  • Vessel registration and flagging requirements
  • Licensing and operational certifications
  • Safety standards and inspection protocols
  • Administrative procedures for maritime operations within the jurisdiction

Charter Agreements, Insurance, and Maritime Business Contracts

Our team prepares, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of commercial contracts essential to maritime operations:

  • Charter party agreements (voyage, time, bareboat)
  • Marine insurance policies
  • Shipbuilding, maintenance, and port service contracts
    We ensure each agreement is tailored to your business model and legally enforceable in both local and international jurisdictions.

Environmental Issues Related to Marine Shipping

Maritime activities are subject to increasingly strict environmental regulations. We provide legal assistance in:

  • Pollution control compliance and liability defence
  • Dispute resolution involving environmental damage
  • Navigating maritime environmental treaties and national laws
  • Advising on preventive and corrective measures to meet ecological standards

Navigating maritime legal waters requires accuracy, foresight, and regulatory expertise. FCHAIN delivers comprehensive legal services that keep your operations compliant, efficient, and protected—onshore and offshore.

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