New Maritime Law in the UAE
Over the last three decades the UAE has developed into a significant maritime cluster. Its strategic position between Asia and…
Changes to Industry Standard Form Letters of Indemnity
A review has recently been conducted of the widely used P&I standard Letter of Indemnity wordings by a committee of…
The MECO Group Regulatory Structure
Earlier this year the MECO Group’s new European subsidiary, the MECO Group (EAA) GmbH, was granted a licence by BaFin,
THE THORCO LINEAGE, A CHANGE OF TUNE ON ECONOMIC DAMAGE TO GOODS UNDER THE HAGUE VISBY RULES
This case concerns the meaning of “loss or damage to or in connection with the goods” under Article IV r5(a)
NEW COURT JUDGMENT ON THE APPLICATION OF THE ONE YEAR TIME BAR TO CLAIMS FOR MISDELIVERY OF CARGO AFTER DISCHARGE
Fimbank plc-v-KCH Shipping (2022)ECWH 2400 is an important judgment by the English Commercial High Court where it has been held…
AURORA P&I, MECO’S FIXED PREMIUM P&I FACILITY FOR OWNERS OF SMALL SHIPS
We take this opportunity to provide an update following the launch of Aurora P&I, MECO’s P&I facility for Owners of…
MISDELIVERY CLAIM DISMISSED FOLLOWING LACK OF TITLE TO SUE
A bill of lading serves three main functions: it is evidence of the terms of the contract of carriage, proof…
THE “MT STENA PRIMORSK”
Although “fault” on the part of the vessel need not be actionable in order to stop the running of laytime…
MOJU RIVER IN PARA, NORTH OF BRAZIL – BARGE STRIKES BRIDGE
On 6 April a pusher tug and barge collided with a bridge spanning the Moju River near Belem in Brazil.…
THE “TAI PRIZE”: PERMISSION TO APPEAL REFUSED BY SUPREME COURT.
The Supreme Court has refused permission to appeal in Priminds Shipping (HK) Co Ltd v Noble Chartering Inc (The “Tai…