Maritime activities are among the most highly regulated and sensitive sectors due to their direct connection to maritime sovereignty, transport, insurance, and international legislation. The Saudi Commercial Maritime Law has established a precise system to govern ship operations, maritime contracts, navigation accidents, and liability for damages, providing a robust framework for one of the Kingdom’s most strategic industries.
Key Maritime Services:
Contract Drafting and Review Drafting and reviewing all types of maritime contracts, including maritime transport agreements, shipping agency contracts, and vessel charterparties.
Dispute Resolution and Representation Representing clients in disputes arising from maritime collisions, delivery delays, or cargo damage and loss.
Maritime Litigation and Ship Arrest Handling maritime lawsuits before the competent Commercial Courts, including filing and managing applications for the precautionary arrest of vessels.
Registration and Liens Support Providing legal support for ship registration procedures, maritime liens (privileged rights), and ship mortgages.
International Compliance Advisory Offering specialized legal consultations regarding compliance with international maritime treaties and Saudi maritime laws.