Overview
The UAE is a maritime hub for global shipping, trade, and logistics, strategically located between Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The sector is governed by:
Federal Law No. 26 of 1981 (UAE Maritime Code) (as amended).
International conventions ratified by the UAE (including SOLAS, MARPOL, CLC).
Free zone frameworks such as JAFZA, Khalifa Port, and Dubai Maritime City regulations.
DIFC and ADGM common law regimes for vessel finance and dispute resolution.
Maritime law in the UAE addresses shipping contracts, carriage of goods by sea, charterparties, bills of lading, collisions, salvage, marine insurance, ship finance, and admiralty disputes. With Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah being home to world-class ports, the UAE continues to attract shipowners, financiers, and insurers requiring robust legal support.
How Can Maritime Lawyers Help?
Our maritime lawyers in the UAE act for shipowners, charterers, financiers, insurers, and logistics companies in high-stakes transactions and disputes:
Shipping Contracts & Cargo Claims
Drafting and reviewing charterparties, bills of lading, and carriage agreements.
Representing clients in cargo damage and delay disputes.
Admiralty & Disputes
Handling vessel arrest, collisions, salvage, and towage claims.
Acting in maritime arbitration and litigation under UAE law and international rules.
Maritime Finance & Ship Registration
Advising on vessel finance, ship mortgages, and security interests.
Registering ships in the UAE and free zone registries.
Marine Insurance & Risk
Advising on hull, P&I, and cargo insurance policies.
Representing clients in disputed insurance claims.
Port, Trade & Regulatory Compliance
Advising on port regulations, customs laws, and sanctions compliance.
Assisting in regulatory disputes with port and customs authorities.
Our Experience in Maritime Law
Acted in a collision and salvage dispute involving UAE waters.
Drafted charterparties and bills of lading for international shipping companies.
Advised financiers on ship mortgage structures in DIFC and ADGM.
Represented cargo interests in multi-jurisdictional claims for cargo damage.
Legal Service We Provide
Drafting & negotiation of charterparties and shipping contracts
Cargo claims and carriage of goods by sea disputes
Admiralty proceedings: vessel arrest, collision, salvage, towage
Ship registration, mortgages, and financing structures
Marine insurance advisory and dispute resolution
Customs, port, and regulatory compliance
Maritime arbitration and litigation (DIAC, LMAA, ICC, UNCITRAL)
⚖️ At Pin Legal Consultancy, our maritime lawyers combine local expertise with global shipping law experience. We protect the interests of shipowners, financiers, insurers, and traders by delivering practical, enforceable solutions to complex maritime challenges.
