The ICA 2025 Amendments
The International Group of P&I Clubs have recently issued a joint circular advising of a new update to The Inter-Club…
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BIMCO FuelEU Maritime Clause for Time Charter Parties 2024
From 1 January 2025, the new FuelEU Maritime Regulation (the “Regulation”) implemented by the European Commission sets requirements for vessels…
Markel to acquire The MECO Group
The Shareholders of the MECO Group, have agreed to sell their shares to Markel International, part of the Markel Group…
Update | English High Court Judgement of Fimbank Plc -v- KCH
This is an update on the English High Court judgement of Fimbank Plc -v- KCH. The High Court decided that…
The Maersk Klaipeda
The Maersk Klaipeda – when Shippers commit fraud and copper isn’t copper but concrete – is there a claim against…
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…
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…
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…
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,
Smart Gain Shipping Co Ltd and Langlois Enterprises Ltd – The Globe Danae
Where hull cleaning was “always” at charterers’ time and expense, charterers’ obligation to clean survived redelivery and owners were entitled…
Cargo Shippers and Receivers Liability Cover
Who is this cover designed for? This cover is designed for shippers, receivers, and traders who, when entering into a
Tribunal Awards Owners’ Damages for Loss of Repositioning Fixture and Ballast Voyage to Drydock Following Late Redelivery
The recent London Arbitration 1/23 reminds us that bespoke clauses incorporated in time charters may allow owners to recover damages
JWC Amendment to Listed Areas
The Joint War Committee (JWC) The Joint War Committee (JWC) of the IUA and the LMA have reviewed the summary