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"...this firm is able to offer dedicated expertise in the fields of... ship finance, as well as the more mainstream areas of finance."
- Chambers Asia, 2010


Rodyk's Maritime Practice provides a broad range of services in the area of maritime law.

The team comprises lawyers with extensive experience and a deep understanding of the shipping industry. Our services span the whole value chain from the inception of a project and its risk management to enforcement and dispute resolution.

Rodyk provides comprehensive advisory and documentation services in relation to ship sales and purchases, leasing, financing, and registration as well as the drafting and negotiation of shipping related contracts.

We are experienced advising and representing vessel owners on attaining Approved International Shipping (AIS) Scheme and tax-exempt status in Singapore. We represent major shipyards in offshore construction projects, including projects involving the oil and gas industries, as well as cross-border projects, particularly in India, Indonesia and China.

Our full suite of services includes the structuring, negotiation and drafting of all documentation in relation to ship construction, financing, sale and purchase, and registration, as well as marine insurance and charter contracts. We advise on and assist in the structuring of a broad range of ship financing methods. We have extensive experience dealing with commercial, regulatory and tax issues concerning ship finance.

Our expertise includes:

  • Ship leasing and financing
  • Carriage of goods and passengers
  • Charter arrangements, conversion and repair
  • Marine insurance
  • Ship sale and purchase
  • Ship construction
  • Ship finance related commercial, regulatory and tax issues
  • Ship finance and ship registration