Your Number 1 Maritime Law Consulting Firm in Cameroon
As Cameroon’s premier consulting firm, Afriqshores provides top-tier expertise and professional guidance to both local and foreign investors seeking to establish and grow their businesses in Cameroon Maritime Sector.
Afriqshores comprises in-house and external experts in the maritime industry across law, tax, investment, banking, immigration, international trade, human resources, corporate practice, maritime services, healthcare, business services, commerce, and education within Cameroon’s maritime business environment.
Under the leadership of an attorney with more than a decade of experience across matters in the maritime practice areas in Cameroon, and backed by a team of accomplished professionals, we deliver exceptional consulting and professional services to our clients.
Afriqshores, Cameroon’s premier maritime law consulting firm, offers clients expert services across the following practice areas:
- Maritime Legal Consulting Service in Cameroon

At Afriqshores, our legal advisory services provided cost effective consultation to clients in the Cameroon maritime sector. We cover the following fields;
Governing Law: CEMAC Shipping Code 2012, Hamburg Rules, Hague-Visby Rules
- Cargo Claims – This aspect deals with all matters related to claims made against stake holders in the maritime transport sector of Cameroon.
- Commercial Operation of Vessel – All aspects of vessel charter and circumstances influencing the charter regime in Cameroon are covered in this subject.
- Conflict of Laws – Conflict of laws is a fundamental aspect of maritime law in Cameroon.
- Damages – The various types of damages to which to which a person can claim in the Cameroon maritime sector are covered in this aspect.
- Events at Sea – Maritime operations in Cameroon are subject to several categories of events at sea. This aspect covers the various events.
- Liabilities of the Vessel – Liabilities of chartered vessels in Cameroon vis a vis collision and salvage are covered in this aspect.
- Limitation of Shipowner’s Liability – Liability of the ship owner as against the limitation fund are covered in this aspect.
- Security Certificates – Safety, Inspections, Control systems and the commissions are covered in this head.
- Ship Arrest – This aspect deals with circumstances of vessels being subject to seizure and execution of court decisions in Cameroon.
- Ship Wreck – All aspects related to ship wreckage is covered in this section.
- Vessel Mortgages & Privileges – The matters related to vessel mortgages and privileges under the CEMAC shipping code are covered under this subject.
2. Maritime Business and Corporate Consulting Service in Cameroon

At Afriqshores, our Maritime Corporate Consulting Services in Cameroon are the best you can find in Cameroon. Our services cover the following fields;
Governing Law: ((OHADA Uniform Act, CEMAC Shipping Code 2012, E-Commerce Law, General Commerce Law)
- Method of Incorporation – This aspect deals with the various methods to register companies under the Cameroon maritime sector.
- Corporate Procedures – This aspect deals with all rules and regulations concerning company functioning and management procedures in the Cameroon maritime sector.
- Classification Societies – This section deals with different aspects of operations of a classification society in Cameroon.
3. Maritime Employment and Labour Consulting Service in Cameroon

At Afriqshores, we guide potential marine personnel on the legal requirements to be qualified seafarers in view to ensure their rights are protected in Cameroon. Our employment and labour consulting services cover the following fields;
Governing Law: Hamburg Rules, CEMAC Shipping Code 2012, Maritime Labour Convention
- Maritime Employment Contracts – This aspect deals with all contracts touching the Cameroon maritime sector to wit: Commercial Arbitration, Carriage of goods, Ship Building etc.
- Maritime Personnel – This aspect deals with the legal regime governing the different categories of personnel in the Cameroon maritime sector such as seafarers.
4. Maritime Insurance Consulting Service in Cameroon

At Afriqshores, we have a hands-on experience in Maritime Insurance Consulting to guide our clients in the sector.
Governing Law: Maritime Insurance in Cameroon
5. Maritime Contracts Consulting Service in Cameroon

At Afriqshores, our Maritime Contracts Consulting services provide a plethora of professional avenues through which clients can obtain a comprehensive understanding of their rights and responsibilities in the sector. Our services cover the following fields;
Governing Law: Maritime Contracts in Cameroon
- Contract of Carriage of Goods by Sea
- International Commercial Arbitration Contracts
- Ship Building, Sale, Finance & Registration Contracts
- Shipping Documents and International Trade
6. Maritime Pollution & Environmental Protection Service in Cameroon

At Afriqshores, our marine pollution and environmental protection consulting team in Cameroon are composed of dedicated professionals versed in the sector.
Governing Law: Marine Pollution and Environmental Protection
7. Import, Export & Customs Consulting Service in Cameroon

At Afriqshores, our Import and Export Consulting services are top notch and cover the following fields;
Governing Law: : (Import and Export Law, Law on Customs operations)
- Import and Export – This aspect deals with all matters related to the regime of import and export in Cameroon.
- Customs – All Cameroon customs operations in conformity with the customs code are regulated by this section.
- International Trade – Foreign trade is realised in conformity with the import, export and customs regime in Cameroon. More can be seen under this aspect.
8. Maritime License and Authorization Consulting in Cameroon

Our Maritime licensing and authorisation consulting team of experts is the best you can find in Cameroon
- Animal Production and Industries – This aspect deals with licensing procedures on livestock in the Cameroon maritime industry.
- Companies and Business – This domain deals with the several authorising documents for maritime companies to operate in Cameroon.
- Fishing and Aquaculture – All aspects of fishing and aquaculture in the Cameroon maritime industry are handled in this domain.
- Maritime Transport – Transport of material or persons in the Cameroon maritime sector are subject to licenses and permits. This domain provides the prerequisite to obtain these documents.
- Import and Export – Procurement of licenses to import and export in Cameroon are governed by this subject.
- Maritime Personnel – Personnel in the maritime industry require certain standards and licenses to engage their services in the maritime sector of Cameroon.
9. Immigration Consulting Service in the Cameroon Maritime Sector

At Afriqshores, we provide expert immigration consulting services on the regulations regarding all aspects of for different categories of clients in the Cameroon maritime sector.
Governing Law: (Law on Immigration in Cameroon).
10. Accounting and Tax Consulting in the Cameroon Maritime Sector

Our Accounting and Tax Consulting Service in Cameroon is composed of professionals who master the field to the advantage of efficient and cost-effective business transactions in Cameroon.
Governing Law: (Tax Code, Decree No. 2020/375 of 7 July 2020 governing Public Accounting, REGULATION N°___01____/2017/CM/OHADA to harmonise the Practice of Accounting and Auditing professionals in OHADA Member States, Law No. 2011/009 of May 6, 2011 regulating the liberal Accounting and Audit profession).
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