Due to the very nature of this business the Shipowner, Charterer, Operator, or Cargo Owner runs the risk of having to extricate their vessels or cargo from any number of difficult situations and disputes which may arise anywhere in the world.

Cargo claims, stevedore injuries, loading stowage and stress problems, stowaways, Charter-party disputes, oil pollution and the like are hazards encountered daily and anyone involved, who is unfamiliar with local conditions, often finds themselves at a considerable disadvantage in correctly investigating and resolving issues.

In today’s precarious market claims are being pursued with greater vigor and more professional expertise than ever before. The sudden liquidation of one of the parties to a maritime venture can leave the other parties in an unenviable and financially crippling position.