Maritime Law
Our Experience
Experienced professionals of VLM regularly support their clients engaged in marine trade business and other businesses areas involving activities in marine. We have provided legal support to a broad array of international companies to register their vessels, to establish their business and maintain their operations in Azerbaijan. Our knowledge and expertise are not limited to Azerbaijani maritime law but extend to international standards and common business practices in international waters.
Our projects
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Strategic Offshore Drilling Project in the Caspian Sea - Azerbaijan
We advised a Dubai-based company that partnered with the Umid Babek Operating Company (UBOC) in a strategic offshore drilling project in the Caspian Sea. The project involved the chartering, importation, and registration of a drilling rig under the Azerbaijani flag, deployment of a multinational crew, and the launch of a long-term drilling operation in collaboration with UBOC.
Our services
• Legal assistance in the registration of vessels in Azerbaijan
• Support in affairs with the maritime authorities of Azerbaijan and fulfilment of their requirements
• Obtaining all necessary certificates, licenses, and permits from relevant state authorities (including certificate of entitlement to fly the flag, minimum safe manning certificate etc.)
• Legal support in sail-away procedures of vessels from sea ports
• Preparation of ship documents and other essential paperwork related to the marine trade
• Guidance in establishing bareboat charter, freight charter, and time charter structures to optimize your maritime ventures
• Drafting and thorough review of charter agreements, marine agency and brokerage contracts, marine insurance agreements, and other contracts crucial to maritime trade
• Legal support in navigating the complex insurance processes related to maritime business, ensuring comprehensive coverage
• Insightful legal advice on the implications of maritime trade legislation