MS Amlin Marine NV v King Trader Ltd
On 4-5 February 2019, the vessel “Solomon Trader” grounded in the Solomon Islands. Following the incident and on 25th March…
RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV
A recent unanimous decision in RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV [2024] UKSC 18, the English Supreme Court has recently…
“The Anna Dorothea” – Fastfreight Pte Ltd v Bulk Trident Shipping Ltd
This case concerns an appeal under s.69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 and the proper construction of a bespoke ‘anti-deduction’…
“The Afra Oak“ – Navigation v Employment
The English High Court decision in the “Afra Oak” deals with the issue of whether Owners can rely on Article…
Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and Southern Red Sea Territorial Exclusion Area
On 9 February 2024 the reinsurance market gave general notice of cancellation in respect of war risks that impacts the…
Position in the Red Sea
We are regularly approached by clients with enquiries on matters associated with War and Terrorism and how this impacts charterparties,…
BIMCO CII Clause for Voyage Charterers – The Key Points
This new clause is aimed at helping the parties to cooperate to ensure the vessel complies with its obligations to…
MSC Flaminia – Charterers not entitled to limit liability
The Court of Appeal affirmed the High Court decision that charterers cannot limit liability in connection with claims brought by…
Delay at port due to Fog: Does laytime run?
We consider when weather conditions such as fog, and low-lying cloud, may interrupt or be considered as an exception to…
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…