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Fatigue and Fault: The Yochow Allision
In The Yochow [2024] , the helmsman made two steering errors in quick succession while under pilotage. The second error resulted in a...
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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The Role of Tugs in Vessel Berthing and Unberthing: The Aframax River Incident
What is the role of tugs when assisting vessels in berthing and unberthing? If they notice an emergency situation developing, should they...
Sep 28, 20242 min read
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Used Cars Ignite Liability Debate: Insights from The Honor Case
Used cars present an elevated fire risk. In the event of a fire originating from such a vehicle on board a ship, can the shipper be held...
Jul 27, 20241 min read
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MARPOL violations - Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) and probationary period in US
US is one place that follows a strict deterrence model for environment-related violations by vessels visiting its ports. Besides being...
Apr 22, 20231 min read
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Time charterers and their liability towards 3rd parties for damage done by the vessel
Can a time charterer be held accountable to third parties for damage done by the ship, the root causes of which were connected to the...
Aug 27, 20222 min read
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Savage & vicious nature of a crew member, and owner's liability for unseaworthiness
Can a vessel be deemed unseaworthy due to the violent nature of a crew member? In The Captain Billy Haver [2021], first mate was murdered...
Jul 31, 20221 min read
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‘High Seas’ includes the exclusive economic zones of countries?
In several cases this year foreign crew members arrested on charges of drug smuggling after their boats were intercepted by USCG in EEZ...
Jul 17, 20221 min read
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Aware of deficient bridge watchkeeping practices? Act or loose the right to limit liability (in US)
Many may recall the collision between U.S.S. John S. Mccain and Alnic in Singapore Straits. Liability was apportioned 80-20 in favour of...
Jun 26, 20222 min read
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A stevedore falling through an open entrance cover of a poorly lit lashing bridge – who’s to blame?
LHWCA authorizes suits by longshoremen injured due to the negligence of a shipowner. Stevedores in US are known to not shy away from...
May 16, 20222 min read
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Time charterers and maritime liens
If a bank exercises its ship mortgage maritime lien and arrests a vessel for owner’s default, then a time charterer as provider of...
May 8, 20222 min read
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If staying at berth in heavy weather, then vessel's mooring analysis better be accurate
If a hurricane is about to hit the port, it is safer for vessels to unberth. If the decision is made to stay alongside then the managers...
Apr 15, 20222 min read
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Does maritime lien attach to all items onboard?
Never gave this much of a thought, but its an interesting question. What is the scope of maritime lien? Does it attach to all items...
Mar 28, 20221 min read
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