Maritime and shipping
Experienced professionals of VLM regularly support their clients engaged in marine trade business and other businesses areas involving activities in marine.
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How we work
Vessel registration, licensing and Caspian operations.
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.
What we do
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
News and insight
VLM Times
The amendments, decrees and court decisions that change what a business operating in Azerbaijan has to do next.
Contact
Tell us what you are trying to do in Azerbaijan
Marine Plaza, 3rd floor, Uzeyir Hajibeyli 62, AZ 1010, Baku. A partner replies within one business day.
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