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Our correspondents in Dubai have kindly passed us updates from the Maritime Authorities in the UAE and Bahrain following the implementation of the low sulphur regime on 1 January 2020. With thanks to GAC Dubai for this update.
Should you have any queries in relation to this post please contact the Claims team in London, Dubai or Shanghai.
Following recent attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Saudi Arabian Ports the reinsurance market has amended the Red Sea exclusion area that was first introduced on 20 February 2024. This impacts all P&I Insurers.
London Arbitration 11/26 is a useful recent reminder that charterers should exercise caution before making deductions from hire where a relevant performance issue may be connected with risks or operational measures which they have themselves requested or accepted.
The Commercial Court’s decision in Trans Trade RK SA v Sebat Shipping and Trading Company (The Sebat) is an important recent authority on notices of readiness (“NOR”), laytime and waiver.
