Maritime Law

Maritime law is a branch of law that covers legal regulations related to sea trade, shipping, maritime transportation, marine pollution, rights and obligations at sea. Maritime law includes national and international norms that regulate activities at sea and rules governing environmental and commercial relations. This branch of law covers the development of maritime trade, maritime safety, protection of the seas and other processes related to maritime law. In addition, marine pollution, ship accidents, rights of sea personnel and maritime transportation contracts are among the important subjects of maritime law.

Maritime law is an area that regulates the rights of both states and private individuals regarding the seas, and international maritime law has an important place in this area. Many countries have established maritime law legislation to regulate maritime trade and other sea-related activities, and have included environmental regulations for the protection of the seas.

Basic Topics Covered in Maritime Law:

1. Maritime Transport and Shipping: – Maritime transport is an important part of world trade and is regulated by contracts that determine the rights of ship owners and carriers. These contracts cover matters such as conditions of carriage, cargo liability, shipping charges, etc.
2. Ship Accidents and Liabilities: – Ship accidents are frequently encountered situations within the scope of maritime law. Compensation for damages resulting from such accidents, determination of liabilities and insurance transactions are important issues related to maritime law.
3. Marine Pollution and Environmental Protection: – Marine pollution is one of the most critical issues in maritime law. Regulations regarding ship waste, oil spills and other sources of marine pollution include legal interventions to protect the environment.
4. International Law of the Sea and Conventions: – International conventions related to the sea are regulations established for the purpose of protecting the common use of the seas, maritime borders, maritime trade and the environment. One of the most well-known of these is the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
5. Marine Insurance and P&I Insurance: – Marine insurance covers insurance contracts made by ship owners and carriers to cover risks that may occur in maritime transportation. P&I insurance is a type of insurance made for liabilities related to ship accidents.
6. Maritime Labor Law and Seafarers: – Maritime labor law regulates the rights and obligations of personnel working on ships. Issues such as seafarers’ working conditions, salaries, work accidents and compensations are covered within the scope of maritime labor law.
7. Maritime Tenders and Trade: – Tenders and trade processes related to sea-related projects, port construction, shipbuilding or regulation of maritime trade are also within the scope of maritime law.

As Aykut Law Firm, the services we offer within the scope of maritime law:

• Maritime Transportation Contracts: Preparation of transportation contracts between ship owners and carriers, legal consultancy regarding maritime transportation and management of contract processes.
• Ship Accidents and Compensation Cases: Compensation for damages resulting from ship accidents and determination of the responsibilities of the parties involved in the accident.
• Marine Pollution and Environmental Protection: Legal consultancy for compensation for environmental damage caused by marine pollution and prevention of pollution.
• Marine Insurance: Preparation of contracts and risk management related to marine insurance, P&I insurance and ship insurance.
• Maritime Labor Law and Seafarers: Legal support regarding seafarers’ labor rights, employment contracts, work accidents and compensation cases.
• Maritime Tenders and Trade: Participation in maritime tenders, provision of regulations regarding port construction, shipbuilding and maritime trade.

As Aykut Law Firm, we provide our clients with professional consultancy and legal services on many issues such as maritime transportation, ship accidents, marine pollution and international maritime law with our expert staff in the field of maritime law. In all maritime processes, we provide solution suggestions by protecting the rights of our clients in the best way possible.