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Maritime lawyer in French Polynesia for fast and effective ship arrest and conservatory vessel seizure procedures
Maritime lawyer in French Polynesia specialized in ship arrest and conservatory seizure of vessels, acting quickly and effectively in Tahiti and the Pacific.
Maritime transport lawyer for international cargo loss and damage disputes under shipping contracts and bills of lading
Maritime transport lawyer specialized in cargo loss and damage disputes in international shipping, arbitration, and litigation under bills of lading
Death of a Skipper and Obligation of Maritime Assistance in International Waters
What to do in case of the death of the skipper, the sole helmsman of a vessel, in international waters?The case is that of a pleasure craft helmed by a skipper who dies of natural causes during navigation, leaving the passengers alone on board and unable to bring the vessel safely back to port....
Sale of second-hand vessel non-compliance and termination of sale in French Polynesia
What to do in case of non-compliance of a second-hand vessel, noticed after the sale of the same in Nice, in South Pacific Area?You have just bought or sold a vessel and as soon as it leaves for sea, it already shows non-compliance, engine failure, various damages, alarm code, water intake?You...
Compensation in Case of General Average in Maritime Transport in California, Pacific coast
General averages equitably distribute maritime losses, as explained by expert Maître Florence Roméo.
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,...
law of the sea and respect for maritime zones set by UNCLOS in the South Pacific
Law of the sea is a set of international rules governing the rights and responsibilities of States in the use of the oceans. Territorial waters extend up to 12 nautical miles from the coast, where the coastal State exercises complete sovereignty. The contiguous zone, extending up to 24 miles,...
voyage charter party contract in California in the USA
The voyage charter party contract is an agreement whereby a charterer rents a ship to transport goods from one port to another. This contract details the specific terms of the voyage, including the characteristics of the ship, including the loading and unloading ports, the nature of the cargo,...
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,...
Lawyer for maritime carriers' liability and maritime law in French Polynesia
Maître Florence ROMEO is a competent lawyer in maritime law in France and French Polynesia, defending international maritime interests, companies, and carriers' contractors in cases of damage and prejudice.
Competent lawyer in case of conflict in marine farming activity in Tahiti, French Polynesia
Lawyer Florence Roméo, competent in maritime law, guides the actors of marine farming in Tahiti, ensuring protection and legal compliance of their activities.
Lawyer in case of disputes concerning overwater bungalows in Tahiti, French Polynesia
Maître Florence Roméo, a lawyer competent in maritime law in Tahiti, offers her expertise to resolve disputes related to overwater bungalows in Tahiti and throughout French Polynesia.
Mortgage and ship seizure which one takes precedence in case of ship sale in Tahiti in South Pacific
Which is prioritised in the event of a ship sale, the mortgage or the seizure?A ship mortgage is necessarily conventional, which means that to exist, it must result from an agreement between the creditor and the debtor.However, to be enforceable, it must have been registered with the Registry of...
Floating pontoons and urban planning authorization in California in the USA
Are floating pontoons subject to urban planning authorizations?Floating pontoons are on the rise: water parks, floating lodges, floating performance halls, but what is the nature of this floating development and what rules must be followed to construct them?Depending on the type of pontoon and...
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 ...
charter contract for large leisure vessels and the broker's role in Tahiti, French Polynesia
What is the type of broker liability in the case of a charter contract for large leisure vessels in Tahiti, French Polynesia?Owners of super yachts are not yachting professionals and as such, when they intend to offset the costs inherent to their yacht, they often consider the charter contract...
Customs Seizure and Report of Findings: How to Contest in California, Pacific coast
What to do in case of a report of findings and customs seizure in California, Pacific coast?Customs check the importation of goods for quantity, origin, and nature of the goods imported based on the declarations of the importer and the nomenclature chosen by them in their declaration, in...
Marinas and usage guarantee post what to do in case of death of the holder in Tahiti, French Polynesia
The port authority of the marina exercises the waterway policing, which includes, among other things, the organization of entries, exits, and movements of ships.The usage guarantee post was granted for 35 years to a recreational boater, in exchange for participation in the financing of port...
dispute between individuals after the sale of a boat, how to prove the hidden defect in French Polynesia
I sold my boat to an individual and a year after the sale of the boat, a dispute arises in French Polynesia.After the sale of the boat, the buyer accuses the seller of hidden defects on the hull of the ship. He claims he bought the ship as it was and that he could not see the hull the boat while...
How to sell a boat without a deregistration certificate from its flag at Tahiti in South Pacific
I am contacted by an individual who wishes to sell his boat, but the state under which it is flagged claims that it cannot issue a deregistration certificate. Can he sell his boat without a deregistration certificate?The buyer located in Tahiti, French Polynesia wants to buy the boat and wants to...
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:...
Dispute with an architect in the case of building a boat in Tahiti, French Polynesia
What to do in case of a Dispute with an architect in the case of building a boat in La Rochelle in Charente-Maritime?Article L. 112-2 of the Code of Intellectual Property considers works of architecture, plans, sketches, and books as intellectual works, and the burden of proof of this ownership...
How to Obtain Compensation After a Boat Accident in Tahiti, French Polynesia
How to obtain compensation after a boat accident in Tahiti, French Polynesia?Whether the accident was due to grounding, collision, or stranding, you have the possibility to obtain compensation after a boat accident.Whether there was fault or this accident happened due to negligence or...
Choosing a flag for your commercial pleasure ship in Tahiti, French Polynesia
A person of foreign nationality acquires a ship under construction in France.She wonders how to choose a flag for her commercial pleasure ship in Tahiti, French Polynesia?She requires a consultation on this subject explaining to me that she wants the crew to be French but that she would also like...
How to choose the flag for my vessel under construction?
How to choose the flag for my vessel under construction?This is a question that all current or future pleasure craft or commercial vessel owners ask themselves.Whether they aspire to simply sail, or charter this vessel, which flag should they choose?This choice is crucial, particularly in...