Single Window is an initiative by a top-tier shipping law firm, Brus Chambers, to assist claimants and respondents worldwide for recovery of their claim against a ship and or her owner or a dispute between co-owner of a ship or dispute , by initiating legal action against a ship for a maritime claim by obtaining an order of arrest of the ship from the appropriate High Court in India having admiralty jurisdiction .
The shipping team at Brus Chambers peruse the documents, information and the communications forwarded by the claimant and advice the claimant on arresting of a ship anywhere in India by filing a suit in the High Court in India having admiralty jurisdiction and making an application for arrest of a ship for claimants' claim . All the strategising, planning, drafting and finalising of the pleadings are done by the shipping team at Brus Chambers and also our solicitors appears in court alongwith local counsel for an order of arrest of the ship .
This is basically to protect claimant's claim as many claimants, who has rendered services to a ship or when there is a dispute between the co-owners of the ship or damages by or to the ship and for many other reasons having legal rights, are not aware as to what needs to be done and how they should proceed, the claimants should feel free to aproach 'Single Window' and know their legal rights against the ship or her owner .
ARRESTING A SHIP IN INDIA
A ship can be arrested for a maritime claim or a lien as detailed in the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Acts, 2017 on the grounds as set out therein by filing a legal action in the respective High Courts having admiralty jurisdiction and can be exercisable over the waters up to and including the territorial waters of the High Court jurisdictions . The High Courts of Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Odisha have Admiralty jurisdiction . At the time when the admiralty suit is filed in the High court the ship should be present in that state territorial waters . Please Read more for detailed information .
ASSISTING FOR RELEASE OF A VESSEL ON BEHALF OF VESSEL OWNER OR THE P&I CLUB
Single Window, via the shipping team at Brus Chambers, also assists shipowners, managers, and Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Clubs worldwide in securing the swift release of an arrested vessel in India . When a vessel is detained or arrested under an order from any High Court having admiralty jurisdiction in India, our specialist shipping solicitors act promptly to arrange security, negotiate letters of undertaking (LoU), provide appropriate counter-guarantees, or challenge the wrongful arrest of the vessel . We coordinate expeditiously with local agents, claimants' counsels, and the court registries to ensure that the ship is released from arrest with minimal delay and operational disruption .
INVOKING ARBITRATION FOR CLAIMANT OR DEFENDING IN ARBITRATION
In addition to ship arrest and vessel release proceedings, the shipping team at Brus Chambers handles dispute resolution through arbitration . We assist claimants by invoking arbitration clauses, drafting notice of arbitration, appointing arbitrators, and managing arbitration proceedings arising from charterparties, bills of lading, shipbuilding contracts, or other maritime agreements . Conversely, we also strongly defend shipowners, charterers, and respondents in domestic or international arbitrations, protecting their legal and commercial interests throughout the arbitral process .
SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT
Single Window will assist you in filing an admiralty suit at appropriate High Court having admiralty jurisdiction in India and obtain an order of arrest of a ship . The High Courts in India having admiralty jurisdiction are the Bombay High Court at Mumbai for vessel found in Maharashtra State territorial waters; the Calcutta High Court at Kolkata for vessel found in West Bengal State territorial waters; the Odisha High Court at Cuttack for vessel found in Odisha State territorial waters; the Madras High Court at Chennai for vessel found in Tamil Nadu State territorial waters; the Karnataka High Court at Bengaluru for vessel found in Karnataka State territorial waters; the Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad for vessel found in Gujarat State territorial waters; the Kerala High Court at Kochi for vessel found in Kerala State territorial waters; the Telangana High Court at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana for vessel found in Telangana State territorial waters; the Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amravati for the State of Andhra Pradesh for vessel found in Andhra Pradesh State territorial waters in respect of all maritime claims vest in the respective High Courts having admiralty jurisdiction and can be exercisable over the waters up to and including the territorial waters of the High Court jurisdictions . Please Read more for detailed information .
WHAT WE DO
Single Window is a single point of contact for the claimant to initiate legal action by filing a suit for the claimant at appropriate High Court in India having admiralty jurisdiction and obtaining an order of arrest of the ship via the shipping team at Brus Chambers, Advocates & Solicitors who will peruse the case file of the claimant and advice on the possibility of a ship arrest under admiralty jurisdiction and proceed accordingly with filing of the suit and obtain an order of arrest of the ship from the High Court having having admiralty jurisdiction . Brus Chambers, is a top-tier law firm in India for shipping work as ranked by Legal500; Whos Who Worldlawyers, Shippinglawyers.NET; IBLJ; Lloydslist; The Economic Times; Chamber Practice; SALK; Euromoney and many other international credential bodies while Dr. Shrikant Hathi and Ms. Binita Hathi, partners heading shipping work are in the Hall of Fame and in Leading Individuals as ranked by Legal500; Whos Who Worldlawyers; Shippinglawyers.NET; IBLJ and SALK . Please Read more for detailed information .
ASSOCIATE OFFICES
Brus Chambers has associate offices in port and capital city in all states of India including in location where High Courts have admiralty jurisdiction . For arresting a ship found anywhere in India, Brus Chambers, Advocates & Solicitors accepts instructions from client, strategises and process the papers work including drafting of the pleadings, engaging counsels, and filing of the suit at appropriate admiralty jurisdiction in the High Court and apply for order of arrest of the ship . Dr. Shrikant Hathi and Ms. Binita Hathi both partners at Brus Chambers and Leading Individuals for ship arrest work in India as ranked by Legal500 and other international credential bodies, will act as the lead solicitor in the file . Brus Chambers is a super-specialised law firm for ship arrest work and entire gamut of shipping work in India, with its main office in Mumbai and associate offices in Calcutta, Madras, Karnataka, Gujarat, Odisha, Kerala, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The main value proposition for having a single window for a country or economy is to increase the efficiency through time and cost savings for claimant filing the suit, obtaining order of arrest of a ship and proceeding with the suit in the High Court having admiralty jurisdiction . Please Read more for detailed information .
SPECIALIST IN SHIP ARREST
Brus Chambers is a specialised shipping law firm and has a specialised team for ship arrest work in India headed by Dr. Shrikant Hathi and Ms. Binita Hathi, both are practising solicitors for more than 34 years and 30 years in shipping . Brus Chambers shipping team is effective and result-oriented for shipping work in India . Please Read more for detailed information .
PROTECTING CLAIMANTS INTEREST
It appears that many claimants, who has rendered services to a ship or when there is a dispute with the co-owners of the ship or damages by or to the ship and for many other reasons having legal rights, are not aware as to what needs to be done and how they should proceed, the claimants should feel free to aproach 'Single Window' and know their legal rights against the ship or her owner . Please Read more for detailed information .
FREE INITIAL ADVICE
The Shipping team at Brus Chambers gives free advice on ship arrest and claimants legal rights against the ship or her owner, they peruse the papers and documents to advice if you as a claimant can initiate legal action by filing a suit at appropriate jurisdiction in India and obtain an order of arrest of a ship under admiralty jurisdiction . Please Read more for detailed information .
BILLING RATES
The Shipping team at Brus Chambers will not charge for the initial advice given but to proceed thereafter claimant are encouraged to discuss the billing rates and methods with the concerned shipping solicitor or lawyer at Brus Chambers or with the partner Dr. Shrikant Hathi or Ms. Binita Hathi, directly . Please Read more for detailed information .
KEY CONTACTS
Dr. Shrikant Pareshnath Hathi
Managing Partner at Brus Chambers
Email: shrikant@brus.in
Mobile: +91-9769946865
Mobile: +91-9769946865
Ms. Binita Shrikant Hathi
Partner at Brus Chambers
Email: binita@brus.in
Mobile: +91-9769946864
Mobile: +91-9769946864
SHIP ARREST TEAM
Ship arrest team at Brus Chambers, Advocates and Solicitors is co-headed by Dr. Shrikant Hathi and Ms. Binita Hathi, the team consist of solicitors, advocates and para-legal who work alongside, on the entire gamut of ship arrest work anywhere in India, the team includes, Ms. Joni Oraon, Pritish Das, Sohan Jagtap, Anamika Ganguly, Vidya Bose et al, the team also comprises of lawyers from other states in India . Please Read more for detailed information .
HIGH COURTS HAVING ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION
Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court at Mumbai exercises comprehensive admiralty jurisdiction under the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017, to resolve complex international and domestic maritime disputes. Its judicial authority formally extends over any vessel found within the state territorial waters of Maharashtra as well as the adjoining Union Territory of Goa. The court regularly entertains high-stakes maritime claims encompassing vessel arrests, cargo damage, crew wages, collisions, and maritime liens. Operating with a dedicated set of original side rules, the court handles intricate actions both in rem against ships and in personam against owners or operators. Recognized globally as a premier forum for ship arrests in South Asia, it plays a vital role in executing judicial sales and prioritizing maritime securities. Proceedings are steered by specialized judges and executed via the office of the Sheriff of Mumbai to ensure seamless enforcement..
Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court at Kolkata holds historical and statutory admiralty jurisdiction, functioning as a primary judicial pillar for maritime commerce in eastern India. The geographic scope of its admiralty authority covers all navigable maritime zones and vessels found within the state territorial waters of West Bengal. Additionally, its jurisdiction extends far across the Bay of Bengal to encompass the entire Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The court actively adjudicates disputes relating to vessel charterparties, salvage operations, towage, loss of life, and general average adjustments. Through actions in rem, it provides crucial remedies such as the detention and arrest of foreign and domestic merchant vessels to secure pending financial claims. Backed by structured admiralty rules, the bench ensures that commercial disputes involving shipping lines are resolved in alignment with public international maritime standards. The Marshal of the court executes warrants of arrest and supervises the custodial safety of detained properties within its expansive domain..
Odisha High Court
Odisha High Court at Cuttack exercises designated admiralty jurisdiction to arbitrate maritime and shipping disputes originating along India's eastern seaboard. Its judicial competence over vessels is strictly mapped to the geographic boundaries of the Odisha State territorial waters. The court handles various statutory maritime claims, including port liability, environmental damage caused by vessels, marine insurance disputes, and contractual breaches. By invoking the provisions of the Admiralty Act of 2017, aggrieved parties can approach this bench to seek the swift arrest of defaulting or liable ships. The adjudication mechanism enables claimants to secure maritime liens and enforce judgments against vessel owners who lack a permanent local presence. Procedural frameworks administered by the court ensure that claims concerning cargo loss, supplier invoices, and ship mortgages are processed systematically. This judicial oversight underpins the safety and legal security of maritime trade expanding around Odisha/s rapidly developing industrial ports.
Gujarat High Court
Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad occupies a vital position in India's maritime legal landscape due to the state's extensive coastline and prominent commercial ports. The court exercises robust admiralty jurisdiction over any vessel physically located within the territorial waters defining the State of Gujarat. It frequently manages high-volume litigation concerning ship arrests, bunker supply debts, protection and indemnity (P&I) club disputes, and multi-party maritime commerce conflicts. The bench is equipped to process urgent applications for the arrest of ships in rem to safeguard the financial interests of international and domestic claimants. Its dynamic interpretation of modern maritime law has streamlined the judicial sale of detained vessels and the orderly distribution of sale proceeds. Supported by precise tracking of territorial boundaries, the court ensures rigorous compliance with statutory ship-arrest protocols. Legal practitioners here routinely handle sophisticated cross-border admiralty briefs matching global shipping standards..
Madras High Court
Madras High Court at Chennai acts as a critical southern forum for the resolution of admiralty and maritime disputes under statutory provisions. Its specialized jurisdiction covers all maritime claims and vessels found floating or anchored within the state territorial waters of Tamil Nadu. The court regularly entertains complex suits involving maritime liens, crew employment contracts, marine salvage, and damages caused by vessel operations or collisions. Litigants frequently invoke its powers to secure interim relief through the issuance of warrants for the arrest of offending or indebted ships. The court administers these proceedings through well-defined local admiralty rules that dictate the precise mechanics of vessel seizure and release bonds. By ensuring equitable settlement between foreign shipowners and local service providers, the bench protects maritime commerce along vital southern shipping lanes. The Sheriff or designated court officials actively execute operational mandates to maintain the sanctity of maritime decrees..
Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court at Bengaluru exercises statutory admiralty jurisdiction to address maritime and shipping claims arising along the coastline of Karnataka. The territorial extent of its judicial power covers vessels found operating within or traversing the state territorial waters of Karnataka. The court has the authority to entertain diverse maritime causes of action, ranging from disputes over vessel ownership and mortgage enforcement to cargo loss. Claimants can initiate actions in rem or in personam to secure legal remedies and financial redress against transient maritime entities. Upon satisfying statutory prerequisites regarding prima facie claims, the bench can order the immediate arrest of a ship docked within its maritime zone. This judicial framework bridges local commercial interests with international maritime practices, ensuring fair play for lenders, suppliers, and ship operators. The court continues to refine its administrative procedures to handle admiralty suits with speed and judicial certainty.
Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court at Kochi wields crucial admiralty jurisdiction, deeply integrated with the region's heavy volume of international shipping and bustling port infrastructure. Its legal authority extends over all watercraft and maritime activities located within the state territorial waters of Kerala. The court frequently adjudicates matters pertaining to marine casualties, vessel chartering disputes, necessaries supplied to ships, and multi-jurisdictional salvage operations. Maritime claimants target defaulting vessels within this zone by moving the court for swift orders of arrest to secure pending arbitral or judicial claims. The bench operates with a clear mandate to protect maritime liens and prioritize claims according to statutory rankings established by modern legislation. Through efficient trial management and close coordination with port authorities, the court ensures minimal disruption to lawful trade while enforcing strict accountability on vessel owners..
Telangana High Court
Telangana High Court at Hyderabad exercises statutory admiralty jurisdiction under the framework of the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017. Although situated inland, its legal authority over maritime claims extends to vessels physically found within the designated state territorial waters. The court is empowered to entertain maritime suits, determine ownership disputes, and address claims relating to damage, loss of life, or contractual breaches. When a maritime asset enters its defined territorial water limits, the bench holds full competence to issue warrants for the arrest of the ship. This ensures that claimants suffering losses due to maritime operations have an accessible judicial forum to secure financial guarantees. The court processes these specialized filings through dedicated registries to uphold the integrity of national and international shipping laws.
Andhra Pradesh High Court
Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati exercises formal admiralty jurisdiction empowered by central legislation and its own comprehensive modern High Court Admiralty Rules. Its jurisdiction spans across maritime claims and vessels found operating within the state territorial waters of Andhra Pradesh. The court possesses extensive authority to adjudicate disputes ranging from vessel possession and ownership conflicts to complex salvage and towage claims. Litigants can file specialized admiralty suits in rem or in personam backed by mandatory affidavits and unconditional undertakings in damages. The institutional framework provides clear mechanisms for executing warrants of arrest on vessels, cargo, and freight through designated port authorities. By centralizing these maritime procedures, the court ensures transparent enforcement of maritime liens and secure dispute resolution along the state's strategic coastline.
ABOUT HIGH COURTS
There are 24 high courts at the state and union territory level of India, which together with the Supreme Court of India at the national level, comprise the country's judicial system . Each high court has jurisdiction over a state, a union territory or a group of states and union territories .High courts are instituted as constitutional courts under Part VI, Chapter V, Article 214 of the Indian constitution . The high courts are the principal civil courts of original jurisdiction in each state and union territory . The High Courts in India having admiralty jurisdiction are the Bombay High Court at Mumbai for vessel found in Maharashtra State territorial waters; the Calcutta High Court at Kolkata for vessel found in West Bengal State territorial waters; the Odisha High Court at Cuttack for vessel found in Odisha State territorial waters; the Madras High Court at Chennai for vessel found in Tamil Nadu State territorial waters; the Karnataka High Court at Bengaluru for vessel found in Karnataka State territorial waters; the Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad for vessel found in Gujarat State territorial waters; the Kerala High Court at Kochi for vessel found in Kerala State territorial waters; the Hyderabad High Court at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana for vessel found in Telangana State territorial waters; the Hyderabad High Court at Hyderabad for the State of Andhra Pradesh for vessel found in Andhra Pradesh State territorial waters in respect of all maritime claims vest in the respective High Courts having admiralty jurisdiction and can be exercisable over the waters up to and including the territorial waters of the High Court jurisdictions .
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