Jul 25, 20211 minNavigationMaster & Pilot - apportioning blame for damaged SPM pipelineThere has always existed inherent tension in the relationship of responsibility between a ship master and pilot. Usually shipowners are...
Jan 3, 20211 minSalvageSalvage of silver bars & state immunityFor salvage of silver bars that were sunk during World War II, a hefty salvage award is almost certain, untill a State Govt. steps in...
Sep 8, 20191 minShip arrestChange in ownership after summons had been issued, precludes ship arrest?When Hanjin Shipping collapsed in 2016, the creditors, foreseeing sale of Hanjin fleet, scrambled to have writs of ship arrest issued in...
Dec 23, 20181 minCrew / people relatedPiracy & seafarer employment contractsAmalgam of multiple issues such as piracy, seafarer employment contracts, CBAs, arrest of ship and sister ship – is what makes The...