Admiralty, Maritime & Vessel Arrest Litigation

The High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh exercises exclusive original Admiralty jurisdiction under the Admiralty Court Act 2000 and the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1983. ZCA LEGAL provides 24/7 emergency legal intervention for domestic and international maritime interests calling at Chittagong Port, Mongla Port, and Payra Port.

Core Admiralty & Maritime Capabilities

• Emergency Ship Arrest Actions: Moving ex-parte motions before the High Court Admiralty Judge to arrest foreign and domestic flag vessels for unpaid bunker supplies, crew wages, salvage, ship repair debts, and mortgage defaults.
• Vessel Release & Security Perfection: Representing shipowners, charterers, and P&I Clubs in securing expedited vessel release through bank guarantees, cash deposits, or Club Letters of Undertaking (LOU).
• Cargo Claims & Bill of Lading Disputes: Handling claims for cargo damage, total loss, container contamination, short-landing, and port demurrage against carriers and shipping agents.
• Charterparty Disputes: Resolving time charter and voyage charter disputes, off-hire claims, unpaid freight, and laytime/demurrage calculations under English law and international arbitral rules.
• Collision & Salvage Claims: Representing vessel operators in maritime casualties, navigational collisions in riverine/port channels, salvage remuneration, and general average adjustment.
• Judicial Auction of Arrested Vessels: Prosecuting suits to final decree, securing court orders for vessel valuation, and conducting court-supervised public auctions to satisfy maritime liens.

Rapid Coastal Response

Our maritime advocates maintain direct operational coordination with the Port Marshals, Coast Guard, Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), and Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) to enforce High Court arrest and release warrants within hours.