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)
BIMCO ETSA CLAUSE FOR TIME CHARTER PARTIES 2022
Following the EU Emissions Trading System (“EU ETS”) adopted by the European Union (“EU”), the EU is one step closer…
BIMCO CII CLAUSE FOR TIME CHARTERS ADOPTED – IS IT IN CHARTERERS’ INTERESTS?
As we reported earlier in the year, MARPOL introduced the Efficiency Design Index for Existing Ships (“EEXI”) and Carbon Intensity
GENCON 2022 – A SIGNIFICANT RE-WRITE
First developed in 1922, GENCON underwent its last revision in 1994. That version has since been the most widely used…
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 “DIVINEGATE”
The High Court confirmed that the ‘good weather method’ is the conventional method for measuring speed and performance. The ‘good…
THE “MT STENA PRIMORSK”
Although “fault” on the part of the vessel need not be actionable in order to stop the running of laytime…