D.J. Dickinson & Associates

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D.J. Dickinson & Associates

Morningside, Durban maritime law practice handling ship and cargo arrests, cargo claims and trade disputes at all South African ports.

Profile checked: 16 October 2026

About D.J. Dickinson & Associates

D.J. Dickinson & Associates is a maritime law practice at 199 Seventh Avenue in Morningside, Durban, with about 30 years of experience in shipping matters. No firm website could be found, so this profile relies on its directory listing.

Most of the work is admiralty and shipping law. The firm arrests ships and cargo, pursues and defends cargo claims, and advises on bills of lading, letters of credit and hull and cargo insurance, often for underwriters. It also covers customs, clearing and forwarding, transport logistics, fishing and environmental law, commodity trading, some aviation work and general commercial litigation. A ship watch service is offered too.

From Durban it acts at all South African ports, including Richards Bay, East London, Gqeberha, Cape Town, Saldanha Bay and Port Nolloth, and through associates it can assist in Maputo and Walvis Bay.

What They Are Known For

  • Ship and cargo arrests: Admiralty arrests at South African ports.
  • Cargo claims: Loss and damage claims under bills of lading.
  • Marine insurance: Hull and cargo matters for underwriters.
  • Trade and customs: Letters of credit, customs and forwarding disputes.

Who They Help

Shipowners, cargo interests, marine underwriters, freight forwarders and traders.

Before You Call: Business & Commercial

If you are contacting D.J. Dickinson & Associates about a business & commercial matter, having these ready will make the first consultation quicker and more useful:

  • Company registration documents
  • Draft or existing agreements
  • A short summary of the deal or dispute
  • Key deadlines

Frequently Asked Questions

D.J. Dickinson & Associates works from 199 Seventh Avenue, Morningside, Durban.

Its main areas are ship and cargo arrests, cargo claims, marine insurance and trade and customs. It lists 3 practice areas in total on our directory.

Yes. Business & Commercial is one of the practice areas D.J. Dickinson & Associates lists. Call the firm to check that it can take on your specific matter and to ask how it charges.

You can call +27 (0)31 303 6376 or email dickyd@yebo.co.za.

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Quick Facts

  • LPC number: 38827
  • Offices: 199 Seventh Avenue, Morningside, Durban
  • Years in practice: About 34 (listing information)

About This Profile

Written by CallMyLawyer from the firm's own website and public listing information, checked on 16 October 2026. It is not an endorsement.

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