Shipping keeps the world moving, but when disputes arise, the costs can be enormous. From unclear contracts to damaged cargo, maritime law is filled with high-stakes risks that can impact companies, insurers, and entire supply chains.
🔍 What We Do
Pathfinder Advisory provides legal and regulatory support in maritime law, helping clients navigate the complex landscape of contracts, insurance, and compliance with international conventions. We act as advisors in disputes and ensure organizations align with global maritime standards.
🔍 Our Expertise in Maritime Law & Transport
- Interpretation of maritime contracts and agreements
- Advising on charter party disputes (between shipowners and charterers)
- Marine insurance claims related to cargo damage, accidents, or delays
- Disputes over loading, unloading, and port responsibilities
- Arbitration and mediation in international maritime conflicts
🌍 Real-World Examples
- Cargo Damage in the Mediterranean: A shipping company faced millions in claims after a refrigerated vessel carrying perishable goods broke down en route from Tunisia to Italy. The dispute hinged on whether the charter contract or the insurance policy covered the loss. Pathfinder Advisory provides clarity in such overlapping responsibilities.
- Oil Tanker Spill Liability: Following the XELO oil tanker incident off Gabes, questions arose over environmental liability, insurance coverage, and international maritime conventions. These cases demonstrate the need for expert legal and technical guidance in crisis situations.
- Port Delays & Demurrage: In North African ports, delays in unloading have sparked disputes between shipowners and cargo owners, with insurers disputing liability for costs. Pathfinder Advisory helps interpret contractual clauses and negotiate fair settlements.
- Cross-Border Insurance Disputes: When vessels registered in one country operate under contracts signed in another, jurisdictional conflicts often arise. Our expertise ensures clients know which legal framework applies and how to enforce it.
⚖️ Why Pathfinder Advisory
- Deep experience in both operational maritime security and legal frameworks
- Multilingual capabilities (Arabic, French, English, Italian) for cross-border negotiations
- Proven track record advising governments, institutions, and private sector clients
📩 Facing a maritime contract or insurance dispute? Contact Pathfinder Advisory — and let us help you navigate the legal seas with confidence.
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