Focus: Shipping disputes, port-related legal matters, fishing vessel regulations, inland waterway regulations, and coastal zone legal matters.
Key Services: Admiralty jurisdiction proceedings before the High Court of Kerala, cargo damage claims, ship arrest and release, port tariff disputes, fishing vessel licence issues, and houseboat regulatory compliance.
Kerala Context: Kerala’s extensive coastline (~590 km), the major port of Kochi, the developing Vizhinjam International Seaport, the backwater houseboat industry, and the vital fishing sector all generate unique maritime legal needs.