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International Maritime Transport Law: Key Conventions and Services by Florence Roméo

International maritime transport is governed by key conventions that define the responsibilities of carriers and shippers, such as the Hague-Visby Rules, Hamburg Rules, and Rotterdam Rules. The latter, adopted in 2008, modernize maritime law to cover door-to-door shipments, digital documentation, and container transport. The Hamburg Rules, effective since 1992, offer stronger protection for shippers—especially regarding deck cargo and live animals. The York-Antwerp Rules regulate the sharing of extraordinary expenses in cases of general average.

Florence Roméo, a seasoned legal expert in maritime and transport law, offers comprehensive legal consulting, litigation support, training sessions, and contract auditing in this specialized field. She assists logistics operators, insurers, and freight forwarders in navigating international conventions and handling complex cases involving cargo damage, liability disputes, and multimodal transport. Her services ensure full compliance with evolving maritime regulations and contribute to securing international trade operations. Florence Roméo is your trusted partner in maritime legal expertise.

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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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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:...

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