MARITIME LAW

Maritime Law: Twin Lisbet's Expertise

Twin Lisbet offers specialized legal services in maritime law to both Canadian and international clients. The firm assists various stakeholders in the sector, including:

• Shippers and consignees

• Owners of goods and maritime carriers

• Ship owners, charterers, and NVOCCs

• Operators of maritime terminals, stevedoring companies, and maritime agents

• Freight forwarders, customs brokers, and suppliers of goods or services to ships

Specific Areas of Expertise

• Claims for goods owners and carriers

• Insurance subrogation

• Claims for oil suppliers and ship services

• Ship arrest and marine casualty, salvage

• Insurance claims (protection and indemnity, hull and machinery)

• Disputes related to demurrage charges, personal injuries, and general average

• Maritime mediation and arbitration

• Drafting of maritime contracts: charter parties, chartering, ship repair, bills of lading

• Management of cabotage permits and ship imports

Regulatory Compliance Twin Lisbet ensures that its clients comply with the following laws and regulations:

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDGA)

• Canada Shipping Act (CSA)

• Customs Act (CA)

• Excise Tax Act (ETA)

• Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST)

• Provincial and territorial regulations

Common Prosecutions and Offences Twin Lisbet handles cases of prosecution related to:

• Non-compliance with safety standards

• Failure to declare goods or pay taxes

• Transport of counterfeit or fraudulent goods

• Environmental damage or pollution

Maritime Security Measures To protect ships, crew, and cargo, measures like these are commonly implemented:

• Access control and surveillance

• Alarm systems and secure communication

• Physical barriers and security patrols

• Secure cargo storage and crew training

• Ship reinforcement and threat information gathering

Maritime Security Regulations Key laws and standards include:

• ISPS Code (International Code for the Security of Ships and Port Facilities)

• Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA)

• SAFE Port Act (Port Security and Accountability Act)

• SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)

• Canadian maritime security regulations

With its expertise in maritime law, Twin Lisbet guarantees comprehensive assistance tailored to each need, ensuring compliance, security, and effective resolution of maritime disputes.