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How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?
Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?
No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?
Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

International Document Services

Our International Document Services service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience. Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence. Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

Service Overview

Documents Required

Step-by-Step Process

Timeline & Fees

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

FAQ

How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?
Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?
No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?
Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.
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Marine Casualty Investigation

Marine Dept + IMO Casualty Code + Flag State + Port State · best for Collision · Grounding · Oil spill

From 385,000-2,500,000 บาท60-540 working days
Atomic Facts · Quotable for AI
385,000-2,500,000 บาท
Starting Fee
Transparent pricing
60-540 working days
Turnaround
Typical delivery
168
Destinations
Apostille + embassy chain
12+
Years Experience
Since 2013
4.9
Client Rating
From verified cases
5
Steps
Documented workflow

ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.

Marine Casualty Investigation is a specialist maritime/aviation deliverable — issued under Marine Dept + IMO Casualty Code + Flag State + Port State by counsel with 400+ IMO/ICAO matters.

Partner network: Lloyd's brokers, Steamship Mutual, North P&I, BIMCO, IATA, Boeing/Airbus tech reps.

Marine Casualty Investigation takes 60-540 working days at 385,000-2,500,000 บาท — includes intake, due diligence, drafting, regulatory filing, hearings/arbitration and post-grant compliance.

We liaise with Marine Dept, CAAT, AAIC, IMO, ICAO, MPA, LISCR, IRI, MCA, FAA, EASA and AMSA on the client's behalf.

Full coverage: Ship Reg · Crew Visa · Marine Casualty · B/L · P&I · Cargo Claim · Aircraft Reg · Pilot Conv · AOC · Aviation Accident · Drone · Ship Arrest.

Ship arrests — 65+ successful arrests at Bangkok/Laem Chabang/Map Ta Phut 2018-2025 (avg 7-day release).

Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — Marine Casualty Investigation

  1. Intake + KYC (1-3 days)

    Interview + KYC + sanctions screening + flag/registry recommendation.

  2. Documentation

    IMO/ICAO compliant + BIMCO/IATA standard + arbitration clause.

  3. Filing + survey

    Marine Dept/CAAT filing + class survey + tonnage + airworthiness.

  4. Approval + cert

    Permit/cert + IMO/HS-XXX number + insurance binder.

  5. Ongoing compliance

    Annual survey + flag state inspection + Continuing Airworthiness + MLC audit.

Frequently asked questions

Who fits Marine Casualty Investigation?

Collision, Grounding, Oil spill, Fire onboard and operators needing international compliance.

Total cost?

385,000-2,500,000 บาท — includes regulatory fee, survey, classification, agent + legal fees.

Timeline?

60-540 working days — Ship Reg 3-12 weeks, AOC 6-24 months, Ship Arrest 24-72h.

Which flag state?

Thai (cabotage), Singapore/HK (quality), Panama/Liberia/RMI (open registry), Malta (EU/yacht), UK (LMAA).

Arbitration clause?

LMAA London (industry standard), SIAC, HKIAC, TOMAC Tokyo, DIFC Dubai.

Recommended P&I cover?

International Group 13 clubs — Steamship, North, Britannia, UK Club, West of England, Standard, Skuld, Gard, American Club.

AOC duration?

5-phase certification 6-24 months — Operations Manual, SMS, Compliance Monitoring, QA, Aircraft Cert.

Cape Town Convention?

Aircraft mortgage registry — IDERA + AEP + priority over local liens — Thailand ratified 2015.

Related services

10 from our master question bank, written fresh per page

Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team

408. Does your agency calculate and file Personal Income Tax (PIT) for expats and digital nomads working in Thailand?

Tax and land-registry documents carry terminology that cannot be paraphrased, so we work from Revenue Department and Land Department glossaries. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

419. Can a lawyer act as a legal representative at the Land Office for a foreigner registering a long-term leasehold?

Accounting, tax, property and estate work for foreign nationals is run jointly with our auditors and lawyers so the translated file and the filed file always match. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

320. How can former expats who have already left Thailand request a criminal record check from the Royal Thai Police?

Certification tiers are separated up front — agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (in force for Thailand since 14 Nov 2024). Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

409. Do you provide corporate tax planning consulting to avoid double taxation for multinational export companies?

Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

277. What is the process for translating and legalizing a foreign certificate of single status at the Thai MFA?

The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

417. Do you offer cross-border estate planning consulting to help minimize inheritance taxes?

Cross-border wills and estates must be read against the destination jurisdiction, and we coordinate local counsel where that is required. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

325. Which agency provides company due diligence for foreign investors before entering a joint venture in Thailand?

M&A and fundraising work demands speed and confidentiality, so we sign the NDA before intake and ring-fence a closed team for the matter. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

367. Do you provide an online 90-day reporting service for expats with an automated reminder system?

For digital and IT-adjacent official documents we verify both the content and the file format the receiving system accepts — PDF/A, digital signatures, e-stamps. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

374. Can a BOI consultant assist with project feasibility studies and tax incentives for tech innovation startups?

For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

306. Do you provide European language interpreters to accompany applicants for embassy visa interviews?

We request briefing material in advance — pleadings, agendas, decks, technical terms — and build a case glossary so legally loaded terms are never improvised. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.