Maritime Law Services
The Law Office of Mavrodin Ionut Tiberiu, established in 2008, is a Romanian practice based in Constanta, the largest commercial port on the Black Sea and Romania’s principal maritime gateway. Mr. Mavrodin Ionut Tiberiu the founding attorney began his career in the maritime sector in 2002 and has since represented leading international shipping companies in Romania, including without limitation Maersk A/S and APM Terminals Romania SRL, with whom we have collaborated for more than ten years, and Zim together with its Romanian subsidiaries, with whom we have collaborated for more than six years, as well as other shipowners and port operators. The maritime industry is a complex sector with unique legal and regulatory requirements. Our team of specialised maritime law attorneys provides strategic consulting and representation to clients involved in all aspects of this industry, collaborating with shipowners, port operators, charterers, cargo owners and insurers to deliver personalised legal solutions tailored to each unique challenge.
Our Services
1. Maritime Dispute Management
We represent clients in the full range of maritime and port-related litigation, including vessel collisions, cargo disputes, personal injury claims and complex maritime mortgage cases. Our practice extends to ship arrest and release, cargo claims under bills of lading and charter party disputes. We focus on securing favourable outcomes that protect our clients’ interests at every stage of the dispute, whether through negotiation, litigation or arbitration.
2. Marine Insurance and Claims Resolution
We provide consulting on the drafting, assessment and negotiation of marine insurance policies, including hull and machinery, protection and indemnity, and cargo insurance. We assist clients in recovering compensation from maritime incidents. Our attorneys are well-versed in the technical aspects of policy wording and in the procedures involved in claims resolution and subrogated recoveries.
3. Charter Party Consulting
Charter parties are essential to maritime operations. We advise on the negotiation and drafting of voyage, time and bareboat charters on standard and bespoke forms, and represent clients in disputes arising from charter parties before courts and arbitral tribunals. Demurrage, laytime, off-hire, safe port and performance warranty issues form a recurring part of our caseload.
4. Compliance and Maritime Regulations
The maritime industry is governed by rigorous national and international regulations, including SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC 2006, EU maritime law and Romanian port legislation. We provide detailed consulting to assist clients in meeting these requirements, responding to Port State Control inspections, lifting detentions and maintaining full adherence to maritime and port standards.
5. Maritime Transactions and Financing
We support clients in commercial maritime transactions, including the sale, purchase and financing of vessels, newbuilding and repair contracts, ship registration and mortgage matters. We prepare transaction documentation and negotiate commercial and financial terms in accordance with the requirements specific to this sector, coordinating with foreign counsel where cross-border structures are involved.
Our Approach
Each maritime case has unique characteristics. We rely on our deep knowledge of the field to provide tailored and effective solutions, and we offer our clients the assurance of a trusted partner capable of anticipating and managing the specific legal challenges of the shipping industry. Our office is located within reach of the Port of Constanta, which allows us to attend on board, at terminals and at state authorities on short notice whenever operational circumstances demand it. We are committed to achieving the best possible results, always prioritising our clients’ objectives and needs.
Who We Represent
Our maritime clients include shipowners, operators, managers and bareboat charterers; voyage and time charterers; Protection and Indemnity Clubs and hull and machinery underwriters; cargo interests, shippers, consignees and freight forwarders; ship agents, port operators, terminal operators and stevedoring companies; shipyards, repair facilities and marine surveyors; banks and financial institutions involved in ship finance; and masters, officers and seafarers. We act both as lead Romanian counsel and as local correspondents for international law firms and shipping principals requiring assistance at the Port of Constanta and along the Romanian coastline.