November 12, 2018

Sanctions Clause In A Marine Policy – Mamancochet Mining Ltd. V. Aegis Managing Agency Ltd

On 12 October 2018 the English Commercial Court decided on the case of Mamancochet Mining Ltd. V. Aegis Managing Agency Ltd., which was primarily concerned…

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June 27, 2018

‘The Maersk Tangier’ – Breakthrough decision on limitation of liability for containerised cargoes

For the first time in English law, in Kyokuyo Co Ltd v A.P Moeller-Maersk A/S [2018] EWCA Civ 778, a significant judgment for the container…

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April 5, 2017

LAY UP – Insurance risks, considerations & premium return

In periods of economic recession, when there is an imbalance between the supply and demand of ships, taking a ship ‘out of service’ is an…

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March 13, 2017

Considering the Meaning of “in light ballast condition” with Reference to Towcon and the Repercussions of Premature Notice to Terminate

Looking at the recent English High Court case of Regulus Ship Services v (i) Lundin Services & (2) IKDAM Production SA [2016] EWHC 2674 (Comm).…

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February 20, 2017

Insurance Act 2015: A reform of insurance contract law, what’s in and what’s out for the P&I sector?

Insurance Act 2015: A reform of insurance contract law, what’s in and what’s out for the P&I sector? The Marine Insurance Act 1906 (“MIA 1906”)…

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July 20, 2016

The Paramount Clause: Hague or Hague-Visby Rules

In the recent case of The Superior Pescadores SYEMGAS FZCO AND OTHERS V SUPERIOR PESCADORES SA [2016] EWCA Civ 101, Court of Appeal (Civil Division)…

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May 9, 2016

On the Horizon: The New Container Weight Verification Amendments of SOLAS VI Regulation 2

In light of the International Maritime Organization’s approved amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) commencing on 1 July…

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January 27, 2016

Iran Sanctions – Post Implementation Date

On 16 January 2016 and following the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) verification that Iran had complied with the requirements described in Sections 15.1 –…

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October 30, 2015

The Res Cogitans – Bunker Supply Contracts (The OW Bunker Case)

 Download article in PDF format The Res Cogitans – Bunker Supply Contracts (The OW Bunker Case) (PST Energy 7 Shipping LLC & Anor v (1) OW…

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October 28, 2015

IG Approves e-Title™ Solution for Paperless Trading Systems

The International Group of P&I Clubs have given their approval to the e-Title™ paperless trading system. This system is now approved along with ESS and Bolero systems…

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