Given the unique characteristics of the island, #Cyprus will always have a prominent place in the global maritime issues.

Cyprus is currently hosting the 11th largest fleet in the world and the 3rd largest in Europe.

The Shipping Department of our Law Firm, having a long experience and in-depth knowledge on both Shipping and Maritime Law, advising banks, owners, managers, charterers, cargo-owners and their respective insurers domestically and internationally, is able to offer its clients any kind of services related to the legal aspects of maritime affairs such as:

  • Registration of Vessels under Cyprus flag
  • Yacht and Boat Registration under Cyprus flag
  • Registration of Vessels and Yachts in Foreign Jurisdictions
  • Deletion of Vessels and Yachts from Foreign Jurisdictions
  • Cyprus Yacht Leasing Scheme
  • Services of Authorised Representative
  • Ship Security Company Licensing
  • Financing, Security and the Enforcement of Mortgages
  • Drafting and Registration of Mortgages and Deeds of Release
  • Charter party and Seafarer Contracts
  • Agreements on Sale and Purchase of ships
  • Shipping Company Law and Tax issues
  • Legal advice concerning any Maritime or Shipping matter
  • Services related to the registration and issuance of an IMO number for Fishing Vessels, Sea-going merchant ships and for Shipping Companies & Registered Owners
  • Admiralty Court Representation, including:
    1. Arrest and Sale of Ships
    2. Cargo claims
    3. Carriage of Goods by Sea
    4. Salvage claims
    5. Collisions damages
    6. Charter Party disputes
    7. Ownership disputes
    8. Personal injury claims
    9. Pollution casualties
    10. Disputes relating to the employment of officers and crew
    11. Claims for damages done or received by a ship
  • Services and procedures related to the Cyprus Customs and Excise Department such as:
    1. Application for Customs Registration and Provision for an EORI Number for the companies
    2. Assistance for the issuance of T2L and Customs Clearance Certificates.
    3. Assistance for the issuance of Form C. 104O regarding the Temporary Importation of a Pleasure Craft

For the full list of our Shipping & Maritime Law services, click here.

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