WHO WE ARE

About Shiprights Law & Consultancy

Maritime Law. Nothing Else.

Shiprights is a boutique law firm headquartered in Istanbul, exclusively focused on maritime and transport law. Our team is composed of highly skilled and experienced maritime attorneys who are deeply familiar with the complexities of both domestic and international maritime regulations. We provide expert legal services to a wide range of clients including shipowners, charterers, P&I clubs, insurance companies, ship managers, seafarers, port agents, cargo interests, and logistics operators. Our in-depth legal acumen is combined with practical understanding of the maritime industry, allowing us to deliver actionable, timely, and results-oriented legal solutions.

⚖️ Our Expertise

We provide end-to-end legal solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the maritime industry. From routine transactional matters to complex multi-jurisdictional disputes, our team handles cases in both contentious and non-contentious matters with precision, diligence, and urgency.

🛠️ Ship Accidents & Casualties

We represent clients in all types of marine casualties such as collisions, groundings, fires, explosions, salvage operations, wreck removals, and oil or chemical pollution incidents. We act swiftly in emergencies, coordinating with authorities, surveyors, and technical teams. Our legal support spans casualty investigation, liability assessment, emergency response coordination, and post-incident claims management. Whether you are facing Port State Control actions, detention, or civil and criminal liability, we are ready to defend your interests every step of the way.

🛡️ Marine Insurance & Claims

Our firm advises clients on all facets of marine insurance law. We provide support for Hull & Machinery (H&M), Protection & Indemnity (P&I), cargo, war risk, delay, and pollution liability policies. We handle policy interpretation, claims filing, recovery actions, and coverage disputes. Whether it involves drafting bespoke clauses or litigating a denied insurance claim, our team ensures your maritime assets and liabilities are properly protected and enforced under local and international insurance law frameworks.

🧑‍✈️ Maritime Employment Law

We provide comprehensive legal assistance in all areas of maritime employment law. This includes drafting employment contracts compliant with Turkish and international standards, advising on crew-related injuries or deaths, and managing disputes over unpaid wages, repatriation, or termination. We represent both shipowners and seafarers before labor courts and maritime authorities, and offer compliance audits under MLC 2006. Our goal is to safeguard the employment rights of seafarers while ensuring shipowners are operating within the bounds of applicable law.

📦 Cargo & Transport Disputes

Shiprights handles a wide array of cargo disputes stemming from loss, damage, misdelivery, theft, and time delays. We advise on claims involving bills of lading, charterparties, multimodal transport contracts, and port/terminal liabilities. Our attorneys are well-versed in international cargo conventions such as the Hague-Visby Rules, Hamburg Rules, Rotterdam Rules, and the CMR Convention. We represent clients in court proceedings, arbitration forums, and settlement negotiations to recover losses or defend against unwarranted claims.

📝 Ship Registration, Sale & Finance

We advise on all legal aspects related to the lifecycle of a vessel—registration, sale, financing, and de-registration. Our services include Turkish and foreign flag registration, registration of mortgages and maritime liens, shipbuilding contracts, vessel sale/purchase agreements, and financing instruments. We work closely with brokers, banks, and maritime authorities to facilitate secure and efficient transactions. Whether you're acquiring your first vessel or restructuring a fleet, we provide the legal roadmap.

⚓ Enforcement & Ship Arrest

Shiprights offers strong enforcement capabilities, especially in urgent and high-stakes matters. We regularly act on behalf of creditors seeking to arrest vessels in Turkish territorial waters. Our attorneys assist in enforcing maritime liens, securing judgments, pursuing unpaid charter hire or freight, and initiating judicial sales. We also represent clients in insolvency proceedings involving shipowners or maritime operators. Our timely action and procedural expertise ensure your claims are preserved and prioritized.

🌐 Maritime Arbitration & ADR

We act for clients in international arbitration under the rules of LMAA, ICC, UNCITRAL, and other maritime forums. Our services span pre-arbitration strategy, full procedural representation, expert witness coordination, and enforcement of arbitral awards in Turkish courts. In suitable cases, we encourage alternative dispute resolution such as mediation and settlement agreements to minimize cost and delay. We understand that effective dispute resolution is not just about winning—it’s about securing the best possible outcome for our clients.

✅ Why Clients Choose Us

• 🎯 Maritime-Only Focus – We dedicate 100% of our practice to maritime and transport law, which allows us to maintain unmatched depth in the field. Our specialization ensures we stay current with ever-evolving maritime regulations and international conventions.

• 🌍 Istanbul-Based, Globally Connected – As a gateway between Europe and Asia, Istanbul serves as an ideal base for maritime legal operations. Our strong local presence combined with international affiliations allows us to serve global clients effectively.

• 🕒 Fast & Strategic – In the maritime sector, delays can be costly. We act swiftly and decisively, particularly in time-sensitive matters such as ship arrests, detentions, and marine casualties.

• 🧠 Depth & Precision – We offer detailed legal insight backed by industry knowledge. Whether interpreting a complex charter party clause or advising on a transnational insurance dispute, we deliver with clarity and confidence.

🎯 Our Mission

To safeguard the operational, financial, and legal interests of our maritime clients through high-quality legal counsel, proactive risk management, and continuous industry engagement. Our mission is rooted in the belief that legal precision and industry understanding must go hand in hand. We do not merely respond to legal issues—we anticipate them, mitigate them, and help our clients navigate confidently through turbulent legal waters.

📞 Let’s Navigate Legal Waters Together

Whether you’re dealing with a complex ship accident, navigating a cargo dispute, filing a marine insurance claim, or resolving a maritime employment issue—Shiprights Law & Consultancy stands as your trusted legal partner. Our commitment is to provide consistent, dependable, and highly responsive legal support tailored to the specific needs of maritime professionals.

⚓ Don’t leave your maritime business unprotected.

🔹 Rely on Shiprights to be your legal anchor in any sea condition.

📩 Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our maritime law experts and experience the peace of mind that comes with having true specialists on your side.

🔹 Shiprights Law & Consultancy
🌐 www.shiprights.com
📍 Istanbul, Turkey