Thailand’s Leading Superyacht Lawyer – Noppramart Thammateeradaycho

With over 30 years of experience in maritime and superyacht law, Noppramart Thammateeradaycho is widely recognised as one of Thailand’s foremost legal advisors to yacht and superyacht owners, operators, shipyards, insurers, and financiers. Her practice delivers end-to-end legal support across the entire lifecycle of yachts and superyachts—from acquisition and financing to construction, operation, dispute resolution, and sale. Combining deep legal expertise with commercial insight and industry networks, she provides strategic, discreet, and solution-driven advice tailored to high-value maritime assets. Working closely with technical consultants, classification societies, brokers, insurers, and shipyards, Noppramart ensures that every legal and operational aspect is addressed with precision—protecting client interests while facilitating seamless project execution. Whether acting in transactional structuring, complex casualty claims, or high-stakes disputes, she brings unparalleled experience in maritime arbitration, litigation, and cross-border enforcement, ensuring the best possible outcome for clients in Thailand and internationally

For further information or to request The Guide to Superyacht Law, please contact:
E-mail: noppramart@gmail.com | 24/7 Hotline: +66 841 600 985

Comprehensive Superyacht Legal Services

Yacht Acquisition & Sale

• Structuring yacht and superyacht purchases and sales
• Drafting and negotiating MOAs (Memorandum of Agreement)
• Due diligence on title, encumbrances, and ownership
• Flag selection and registration advice

Yacht Financing & Leasing

• Structuring financing arrangements (loan, leasing, mortgage)

• Advising lenders and owners on security packages

• Registration of ship mortgages and enforcement strategies

• Refinancing and restructuring

Yacht Construction & Refit
• Negotiation of shipbuilding and refit contracts
• Advising on design specifications and technical compliance
• Managing delay, defect, and variation claims
• Dispute resolution with shipyards

Chartering & Commercial Operations
• Drafting and negotiating charterparties (time, voyage, bareboat)
• Crew employment and management agreements
• Compliance with international maritime regulations (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL)
• Operational risk management

Maritime Insurance & Risk Advisory

• Hull & Machinery (H&M), P&I, and yacht insurance coverage

• Coverage disputes and claims handling

• Advising on policy wording and risk allocation

• Coordination with insurers and brokers

Casualty, Salvage & Emergency Response
• Grounding, collision, fire, and total loss incidents
• Salvage and wreck removal claims
• Emergency injunctions and vessel release
• Coordination with authorities and crisis management

Ship Arrest & Security Actions
• Arrest of yachts and superyachts in Thailand

• Defending wrongful arrest claims
• Obtaining and challenging security (bank guarantees, P&I LOU)
• Strategic enforcement of maritime claims

Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

• Maritime arbitration (LMAA, SIAC, HKIAC, THAC, UNCITRAL)

• Litigation before Thai courts

• Multi-jurisdictional dispute strategy

• Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and judgments

Regulatory & Compliance

• Flag state and port state compliance
• Customs, import/export, and VAT structuring
• Environmental and safety regulations
• Licensing and operational approvals in Thailand

Ownership Structuring & Tax Planning
• Structuring ownership through offshore entities
• Asset protection and confidentiality structures
• Tax-efficient ownership models
• Family office and wealth planning integration

Crew & Employment Matters
• Crew contracts and employment disputes
• Compliance with MLC (Maritime Labour Convention)
• Immigration and work permit issues in Thailand
• Crew claims and liability management

Yacht Management & Operational Support
• Yacht management agreements
• Operational risk audits
• Vendor and marina agreements
• Ongoing legal advisory for owners and captains