Your Africa Partner for Maritime Claims & Defence
Clinton Consultancy acts as the local correspondent and claims partner of choice for P&I Clubs, hull and machinery insurers, cargo underwriters, and marine liability insurers handling incidents in African waters.
With lawyers, maritime specialists, and vetted port agents in over 20 African jurisdictions, we provide fast, discreet, and commercially minded solutions for incidents ranging from cargo damage to vessel arrest, pollution events, and crew matters.
Core P&I & Insurer Services
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Vessel Arrest & Release: Emergency response, court applications, and settlement negotiation to lift detentions.
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Cargo Claims: Damage, loss, contamination, and misdelivery disputes under bills of lading and charter parties.
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Charter Party & Demurrage Disputes: Local enforcement or settlement in coordination with overseas counsel.
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Pollution & Environmental Incidents: Regulatory liaison, claims defence, and MARPOL compliance support.
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Crew Claims & Repatriation: Immigration, medical, and employment law issues resolved on the ground.
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Salvage & Wreck Removal: Engagement with local authorities and contractors for timely, compliant execution.
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Customs & Port Disputes: Clearance issues, fines, and impoundments handled quickly.
Why P&I Clubs & Insurers Use Clinton Consultancy
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On-the-Ground Reach: Active in Tema, Takoradi, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abidjan, Dakar, Durban, Cape Town, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Walvis Bay, Alexandria, Tangier Med, and more.
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Direct Access: Established relationships with port authorities, customs directors, and maritime regulators.
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Rapid Mobilisation: Response within hours for urgent incidents, minimising delays and exposure.
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Integrated Legal & Commercial Insight: Combining maritime litigation, lobbying, and operational know-how.
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Confidential & Trusted: We protect our principals’ reputations and identities while delivering results.
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Proven Track Record: From multi-port cargo recoveries to defending high-value pollution claims.
Our Network Advantage
We maintain trusted correspondents, surveyors, and technical experts in every major African maritime hub. This enables us to:
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Provide real-time status updates to P&I and insurer claims teams.
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Coordinate between local port operations and international legal teams seamlessly.
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Negotiate directly with regulators to avoid escalation and minimise loss.
Email: amanda@clintonconsultancy.com (cc: info@clintonconsultancy.com)
WhatsApp/Call: +233 27 252 2695
Web: www.clintonconsultancy.com
