Maritime & Shipping Law
With 30+ years of maritime and shipping law expertise, Syam & Syam provides precise and effective legal solutions for all shipping needs.
5-Stars Legal Support for Maritime & Shipping Company
At Syam & Syam Law Office, we have over 20 years of experience in handling various aspects of maritime and shipping law. With a deep understanding of the legal landscape, as well as strong competence and networks with relevant institutions, we provide high-quality legal services to our clients. Our expertise covers all aspects of shipping, vessels, and logistics, ensuring that every client's needs are met with precise and effective legal solutions.
Shipping and Cargo Services
We provide legal advice on shipping and cargo services, including the sale and purchase of vessels, cargo claims, and liability issues. Our experience includes handling charter party disputes, ship collisions, and vessel arrests.
Marine Insurance
We manage marine insurance claims and provide advice on maritime liens and vessel mortgages. We also handle disputes related to ship collisions and salvage operations and assist in drafting marine insurance contracts.
Vessel Registration and Arrest
We assist clients with vessel registration and handle vessel arrests. Our services include preparing registration documents and negotiating the release of detained vessels.
Vessel Financing and Mortgages
We provide advice on vessel financing, including the preparation of mortgage documents and the enforcement of mortgage rights in Indonesia. Our services include consultation on legal restrictions related to foreign-flagged vessel mortgages.
Legal Operations of Foreign-Flagged Vessels in Indonesian Waters
We assist clients in obtaining approval to operate foreign-flagged vessels in Indonesian waters, including handling legal issues related to government policies and licensing requirements.
Establishment of Shipping and Logistics Companies
We provide services for establishing shipping and logistics companies, including drafting deeds of establishment, joint venture agreements, and handling business permits and investment approvals.
Ownership and Registration of Vessels
We offer consultations on the ownership and registration of vessels under Indonesian law, including the preparation of affidavits and handling ownership documentation.
Experienced legal services at your fingertips
Featured past cases
We have successfully handled numerous complex maritime and logistics cases. Below are some examples of the key cases we have managed.
Underwater Cable Claim
In 1995 and 2006, we represented clients in cases where their vessels were alleged to have damaged underwater cables. We successfully won the cases at all levels of the court system, including the District Court, High Court, and Supreme Court.
Cargo Claims
We have represented clients in various cargo claims, including cases where cargo fell overboard and claims against stevedores for poor handling. We provided comprehensive legal advice and achieved favorable settlements for our clients.
Ship Collisions
We have handled multiple ship collision cases, including incidents where our client’s vessel collided with fishing boats and Indonesian water police boats. We successfully resolved these cases through effective negotiation and legal processes.
Oil Pollution Claims
We represented clients in oil pollution cases in Indonesian waters, including negotiating with various stakeholders such as fishery organizations, local governments, and environmental agencies.
Wreck Removal
We provided legal advice on the removal of sunken vessels, including preparing presentations for government authorities and addressing legal issues related to the owner’s responsibility and pollution concerns.
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