Aquarius Lawyers

Engaging an expert saves time and money for your business. Aquarius Lawyers is the law firm for assisting those businesses working in the marine environment with all their legal issues. Our firm can provide advice and representation in all areas marine business, commercial fisheries, aquaculture and international law.

Known as “The Fish Lawyer” for her specialization in aquaculture, marine and fisheries law, Katherine Hawes is the principal of Aquarius Lawyers. Katherine’s unique blend of business and maritime expertise means that you will be provided with a specialized and professional legal solution. The aim is to provide cost effective legal and compliance solutions for your business.

Katherine is a regular speaker at international events on legal issues affecting the marine environment and has completed a Masters of Maritime Law.

We understand that the legal system can be a maze but through sound legal advice we aim to guide you through that maze to find the best legal solution for you. “The Fish Law Report” is a regular newsletter designed to keep you up to date on national and international legal issues affecting the marine environment, subscription is free from our website

If it happens in the marine environment we know the law. Our firm can provide advice and representation in all marine business, commercial fisheries, defense of fisheries prosecutions and international law.

We also provide Education, Training and Development – development and delivery of Workshops, Seminars, Courses and Programs for non-lawyers.

Aquarius Lawyers provides legal advice and business services in the following areas:

I. Fisheries and Aquaculture:
Mariculture and Aquaculture leases
Aquaculture and mariculture disputes
Commercial fishery issues
Acquisition and ownership of fisheries
Registration of fishing rights
Defence of fisheries prosecutions
Seizure of fishing vessels
International fishing licenses
High seas fishing

II. Maritime Law:
Admiralty claims, arrest and ownership disputes
Bills of lading
Charter party disputes
Salvage, total loss and wreck removal
Ship sale, purchase, building and repair
Towage and pilotage
Collusion and liability for damage issues

III. Commercial Shipping and Cruise Liners:
Carriage of goods, cargo shortage, contamination and damage
Casualties, collision, fire and strandings
Employment issues
Vessel registration and compliance requirements
Legislation and awards for crew compliance
Water freight issues
Water transport issues with passengers
Passenger ship management

IV. Ocean and Water Law:
Rights in relation to beaches and foreshores
Navigation
Easements in and over water
Marina and port facilities
Pollution and environmental issues
Port operations
Marina operations

Trading Safety - Unfortunately, there are people who are dishonest and internet scams abound. While Sea-Ex & Trade-Seafood endeavour to check the company details that are listed, we recommend the following precautions are taken when dealing with a company:

• Ask the business you plan to trade with for business references and CHECK THE REFERENCES.
• Use a payment method that offers better protection for all such as Letters of credit and VERIFIED professional escrow services. Avoid payments in advance such as money transfers. Be wary if the seller only accepts wire transfers or cash.
• Do a search of the company on the internet using the company website address, their business name, phone and fax numbers, and the email addresses provided to see if you can find any feedback about the company.
• Ensure you understand all terms and conditions of any agreement, including SHIPPING CHARGES.
  

Learn more about scams to avoid or to make a complaint about a scam or fraud see: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center

Trade-Seafood & Sea-Ex are NEVER involved in any transaction, and we do not handle payments for orders, products or shipping, we DO NOT guarantee transactions, provide escrow services, offer buyer protection or seller certification.