CABOTAGE//Update on 12 May 2023//

Many countries have rules regarding cabotage to protect their seafarer's employment and/or protect transportation systems.

However, shipowners are sometimes asked to allow for coastal voyages despite of such cabotage rules. In these cases, owners must check the domestic rules and necessary procedures.

Such rules and procedures can be obtained from charterers, local agents and P&I clubs. Please also refer below links for general guidelines.

UKPI (Argentina/Brazil/China/Colombia/India/Peru/United States)
A quick overview of maritime cabotage regimes

THOMAS MILLER(Australia)
Review of Cabotage in Australia

PROINDE(Brazil)
‘BR DO MAR’ CABOTAGE FRAMEWORK SANCTIONED

Update on 12 May 2023
When engaging in cabotage transport of Brazil, shipowners are required to handle CT-e, which serves as a BL. UKPI answers frequently asked questions about CT-e, please refer to the link below.
https://www.ukpandi.com/news-and-resources/articles/2023/navigating-latin-america-an-update-on-carriage-of-goods-by-sea/