Maritime Law for Chartering: How to Navigate Legal Matters in the Pacific area

responsibility in case of damage and container falls in Wellington in New Zealand

How to avoid being held responsible in the event of damage, whether it is general average, particular average, or simple average, during transport in Wellington in New Zealand or elsewhere?In maritime law, all risks incurred in the context of transport are known as damage average.The notion of...

Dispute between ship owner and administration in the context of anchorage in French Polynesia

Disputes between shipowners and the local administration (SAM, DPAM) regarding anchorage in French Polynesia concern the rules and restrictions imposed on vessels when anchoring in Polynesian waters. Whether concerning taxes such as the papeetization fees or anchorage authorization,...

Route du Rhum 2022: drama at the finish and skipper's responsibility in Wellington, New Zealand

Lawyer Florence ROMEO, an expert lawyer in maritime law, is proud to have been appointed to represent the family of one of the victims of the dramatic finish of the Route du Rhum 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand. Indeed, in this case, the skipper's responsibility is questioned.The case is complex:...

non-payment of maritime works and protective seizure in French Polynesia

A company specialized in maritime works carried out works on a pleasure boat and is facing a refusal of payment for these maritime works in French Polynesia.The ship is at a shipyard on the Côte d'Azur and the company fears that the ship's owner, who has brought in new companies without informing ...

maritime law lawyer Tahiti, French Polynesia

Maritime law lawyer in Nice in South Pacific Area, Maître Florence ROMEO, is involved in disputes between seafarers, sailors and shipowners, within the framework of maritime employment contracts, in conflicts related to navigation, and in managing your maritime affairs such as vessel ...

Difference between charter party and bill of lading which applies to the charter contract in Wellington in New Zealand

What is the difference between the charter party and the bill of lading and which should apply within the framework of maritime contracts?The charter party is the contract that governs the rights and obligations of the charterer and the freighter in the charter contract, whether it be time,...
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