Admiralty & Maritime Law

Antigua and Barbuda has developed a world class Shipping Registry. In terms of merchant shipping it is ranked No. 2 in the Caribbean, in the top 20 worldwide with respect to gross tonnage and in the top 10 with respect to the number of ships registered.

services to domestic and international clients in the areas of admiralty and maritime law include:

  • Registration of Vessels in International Ships Register (permanent and bareboat registration)
  • Registration of  local vessels and pleasure yachts
  • Registration of Mortgages
  • Arrests of Ships
  • Salvage related matters
  • Legal opinions and other matters relating to Ship Financing
  • Advising on aspects of Antigua & Barbuda Merchant Shipping Act

Please contact Roberts & Co for further details.