AI Prompt Library

Maritime Law prompts for Australian lawyers

These prompts are designed for AU maritime lawyers acting on cargo claims, charterparty disputes, admiralty arrests, collisions, and marine insurance. Copy any prompt, replace placeholders with your matter facts, and run it.

In short

A curated library of 25 AI prompts for Australian maritime practitioners. Each prompt is grounded in the Admiralty Act 1988 (Cth), COGSA 1991, Navigation Act 2012, and current Federal Court admiralty authority.

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Research

Research prompts (5)

Research COGSA Hague-Visby application

Prompt

Research the application of the amended Hague Rules under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1991 (Cth), including package limitation and seaworthiness obligations.

Example use: Advising a cargo claimant on recovery limits for damaged containerised cargo.

Research ship arrest procedure

Prompt

Research the procedure for arresting a ship under the Admiralty Act 1988 (Cth), including in rem actions, security for claims, and release.

Example use: Preparing an urgent arrest of a bulk carrier in Port Hedland for unpaid bunkers.

Research limitation of liability

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Research the global limitation of liability regime under the LLMC 1976/1996 as implemented in Australia, including the constitution of a limitation fund.

Example use: Shipowner assessing exposure following a significant collision incident.

Research charterparty force majeure

Prompt

Research Australian authority on force majeure and frustration in charterparties, including recent COVID-19 and geopolitical disruption cases.

Example use: Advising a charterer on suspension of performance due to port closure.

Research marine pollution liability

Prompt

Research strict liability for oil pollution damage under the Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability) Act 1981 and interaction with the international funds.

Example use: Advising a shipowner after a bunker oil spill in Sydney Harbour.

Drafting

Drafting prompts (5)

Draft a cargo claim demand

Prompt

Draft a cargo claim demand under a bill of lading. Claimant: [details]. Carrier: [details]. Cargo: [details]. Loss: [$]. Cite Hague-Visby application.

Example use: Notified consignee demanding damages for mouldy wheat cargo discharged in Brisbane.

Draft a writ in rem

Prompt

Draft a writ in rem under r 19 of the Admiralty Rules 1988 (Cth). Ship: [details]. Claim: [details]. Include particulars required for the registry.

Example use: Writ for arrest of a ship over unpaid voyage charter hire.

Draft a charterparty notice

Prompt

Draft a notice under [charterparty clause] — off-hire / withdrawal / NOR. Parties: [details]. Include the factual basis and reservation of rights.

Example use: Owner withdrawing a vessel for non-payment of hire under an NYPE time charter.

Draft a letter of undertaking

Prompt

Draft a P&I club letter of undertaking as security for a cargo claim to avoid arrest. Cover jurisdiction, governing law, and expiry.

Example use: LOU issued to release a ship arrested in Fremantle for a damaged cargo claim.

Draft a general average declaration response

Prompt

Draft a response to a general average declaration under York-Antwerp Rules 2016. Cargo interest: [details]. Assess contribution exposure.

Example use: Cargo interest response after a main engine breakdown leading to salvage costs.

Review

Review prompts (5)

Review a bill of lading

Prompt

Review this bill of lading. Identify carrier identity, paramount clause, jurisdiction clause, and notations on cargo condition.

Example use: Cargo interest review after receiving damaged cargo at destination.

Review a voyage charterparty

Prompt

Review this voyage charterparty. Identify laytime, demurrage, deviation, safe port, and off-hire provisions.

Example use: Charterer review of an Asbatankvoy-based voyage charter for a clean petroleum run.

Review a marine insurance policy

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Review this marine insurance policy under the Marine Insurance Act 1909 (Cth). Identify perils covered, warranties, and claim procedure.

Example use: Hull & machinery claim following engine damage during a scheduled voyage.

Review a towage agreement

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Review this towage agreement, including Towcon/Towhire terms. Identify knock-for-knock provisions and limitation.

Example use: Tug operator review before signing an ocean tow contract.

Review a port service agreement

Prompt

Review this port service agreement. Identify service standards, liability caps, indemnity, and tariff adjustment mechanisms.

Example use: Port user review of a stevedoring services agreement.

Client comms

Client comms prompts (5)

Explain ship arrest timeline

Prompt

Draft a plain-English briefing on the timeline and evidentiary requirements for arresting a ship in Australia.

Example use: A first-time claimant considering arresting a ship to secure a $2M claim.

Explain package limitation

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of package limitation under the amended Hague Rules, including SDR conversion.

Example use: A cargo claimant frustrated at low recovery against declared values.

Explain demurrage exposure

Prompt

Draft a plain-English briefing on demurrage exposure under a voyage charter, including laytime calculation.

Example use: A charterer facing a demurrage claim after congested discharge at Newcastle.

Explain owner limitation of liability

Prompt

Draft a plain-English briefing on the global limitation of liability regime, including when and how to constitute a fund.

Example use: A small tanker owner after a significant pollution incident.

Explain general average contributions

Prompt

Draft a plain-English briefing on general average, the average adjuster process, and cargo interest security.

Example use: A cargo interest receiving a GA declaration after a ship incident.

Strategy

Strategy prompts (5)

Strategy for a cargo claim

Prompt

Develop a strategy for a cargo claim. Facts: [details]. Consider carrier identity, limitation, time bar, and jurisdiction.

Example use: Claim for a $5M cargo of frozen product arriving spoiled in Melbourne.

Strategy for a charterparty arbitration

Prompt

Develop a strategy for a charterparty arbitration (LMAA / SIAC / ACICA). Consider merits, security, and enforcement.

Example use: Dispute over performance claims under a long-term time charter.

Strategy for a collision claim

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Develop a strategy for a collision claim. Consider liability apportionment, expert evidence, and limitation.

Example use: Coastal collision involving a bulker and a fishing vessel off Queensland.

Strategy for an AMSA investigation

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Develop a strategy for responding to an AMSA investigation following a port state inspection or incident.

Example use: Operator responding to an AMSA investigation after a detention for ISM deficiencies.

Strategy for a marine insurance coverage dispute

Prompt

Develop a strategy for a coverage dispute under a marine policy. Consider warranties, disclosure, and the duty of utmost good faith.

Example use: Owner coverage claim denied after a machinery breakdown casualty.

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