Legal Declaration

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 16, 2025

1. Corporate Identity and Legal Authority

Seachios® Marine Services, a leading maritime services corporation, is duly incorporated under Brazilian law, registered under CNPJ No. 09.258.299/0001-53, with its principal headquarters located at Rua Visconde de Rio Branco, 67 – Centro, Santos – SP, 11013-030, Brazil.

Seachios operates under a robust multinational corporate structure, strengthened by strategic partnerships and affiliated companies in Uruguay, Argentina, and Panama, thereby ensuring regional integration, operational continuity, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

• Uruguay: Operations aligned with Ley N° 16.060 de Sociedades Comerciales, Uruguayan Maritime Code, and Dirección Nacional de Hidrografía regulations, ensuring legal certainty for shipowners and charterers operating in the River Plate region.

• Argentina: Compliance with the Código Civil y Comercial de la Nación, Ley de Navegación (Law No. 20.094), and oversight from the Prefectura Naval Argentina, affirming our authority to provide services within Argentine waters and ports.

• Panama: Governance under the General Corporation Law (Law 32 of 1927) and the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), recognized globally as a premier maritime registry jurisdiction, allowing Seachios to extend its compliance footprint to one of the most strategic maritime hubs worldwide.

This multi-jurisdictional structure ensures Seachios operates as a globally integrated, legally sound, and strategically positioned maritime services provider.

2. Authorizations, Licenses, and Certifications

2.1 Corporate Registration

Our registrations in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Panama confirm Seachios’ legal personality, contractual capacity, and regulatory legitimacy.

2.2 ANVISA Authorization for Operation

Seachios is duly licensed under Authorization for Operation (AFE) No. 9.09668-1, issued by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA), ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, and sanitary regulations in port and offshore operations.

2.3 ISO Certifications

We proudly operate under internationally recognized ISO standards:

• ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) – Ensuring consistency, reliability, and excellence in service delivery.

• ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) – Demonstrating proactive commitment to sustainability, ecological responsibility, and regulatory compliance.

2.4 IBAMA Licensing

Seachios is licensed by the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) under Registration No. 4822038, authorizing our operations in waste management, pollution control, and sustainable maritime services.

3. Regulatory and Legal Compliance

3.1 Brazil

We operate under full adherence to:

• Brazilian Civil Code (Law No. 10.406/2002)

• Clean Company Act (Law No. 12.846/2013)

• Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT)

• Brazilian Tax Code and Federal Revenue regulations

3.2 Uruguay

• Compliance with Ley de Sociedades Comerciales and Labor and Social Security Codes

• Adherence to Uruguayan environmental and port regulations

• Respect for foreign trade and customs regimes applicable to maritime services

3.3 Argentina

• Full compliance with Código Civil y Comercial de la Nación

• Adherence to Ley de Navegación and Port State Control requirements

• Observance of Argentine fiscal, environmental, and labor legislation

3.4 Panama

• Compliance with Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) regulations

• Governance under the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) framework where applicable

• Alignment with Panamanian tax obligations and commercial legislation

3.5 International Maritime Law

All Seachios operations comply with the following conventions and codes:

• MARPOL – International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

• SOLAS – International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea

• ISM Code – International Safety Management Code

• ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) – Protection of seafarers’ rights and welfare

4. Ethical Governance and Anti-Corruption

Seachios maintains a zero-tolerance policy for corruption and unethical practices.

• Compliance with Brazilian Clean Company Act, U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and UK Bribery Act 2010.

• Publicly available Corporate Transparency Statement outlining anti-bribery controls, reporting mechanisms, and governance practices.

• Internal Code of Conduct and Ethics mandatory for all employees, executives, and subcontractors.

5. Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability

We are committed to long-term ecological preservation and responsible maritime practices:

• MARPOL Annex I–VI compliance for oil, garbage, sewage, ballast water, and air emissions.

• Implementation of IMO 2020 Sulfur Cap through supply and transition to Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO).

• Pollution prevention protocols, including advanced cargo hold cleaning systems and certified waste management.

• Environmental impact audits performed regularly to ensure sustainable operations.

6. Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Information Governance

Seachios upholds the highest international standards of data governance, including:

• GDPR (European Union)

• LGPD (Brazil)

• CCPA/CPRA (California, U.S.)

• Equivalent laws in Uruguay, Argentina, and Panama

6.1 Data Non-Sale Commitment

Seachios does not sell, rent, trade, or commercialize personal data under any circumstance.

6.2 European Data Security Infrastructure

We maintain robust, advanced, and sovereign data security infrastructure in the European Union, ensuring:

• Data is safeguarded under the highest regulatory and cybersecurity standards globally recognized.

• Deployment of end-to-end encryption, access control, and real-time monitoring.

• Independent third-party audits and certifications guaranteeing compliance and trust.

7. Tax and Fiscal Compliance

Seachios fulfills all fiscal obligations in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Panama, including:

• Tax registration and reporting in each jurisdiction.

• Compliance with VAT, customs, and port duties.

• Transparency in financial reporting and anti-money laundering (AML) practices.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

• Primary Governing Law: The laws of Brazil.

• Complementary Jurisdictions: Where operations involve partners in Uruguay, Argentina, or Panama, local legislation shall also apply as supplementary jurisdiction.

• Arbitration: Disputes resolved under the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) rules, seated in Santos, Brazil, in Portuguese or English.

• Court Jurisdiction: In the absence of arbitration, disputes fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Santos, Brazil.

9. Amendments

This Legal Declaration may be updated periodically to reflect regulatory changes, international agreements, or corporate restructuring. Updates are binding once published on our official channels.

10. Final Affirmation

Seachios® Marine Services, together with its affiliated and partner entities in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Panama, hereby issues this Legal Declaration as a formal, binding statement of corporate integrity, multinational compliance, environmental responsibility, and data security leadership.

This document stands as a guarantee of trust, resilience, and governance excellence, positioning Seachios as a world-class maritime services provider with multinational legal capacity and uncompromising ethical standards.

Contact Information
📧 Email: contact@seachiosbrazil.com
📞 Phone: +55 11 3042-0019
🏢 Address: Rua Visconde de Rio Branco, 67 – Centro, Santos – SP, 11013-030, Brazil