In The Yochow [2024] , the helmsman made two steering errors in quick succession while under pilotage. The second error resulted in a...

What is the role of tugs when assisting vessels in berthing and unberthing? If they notice an emergency situation developing, should they...

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...

US is one place that follows a strict deterrence model for environment-related violations by vessels visiting its ports. Besides being...

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...

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...

In several cases this year foreign crew members arrested on charges of drug smuggling after their boats were intercepted by USCG in EEZ...

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...

LHWCA authorizes suits by longshoremen injured due to the negligence of a shipowner. Stevedores in US are known to not shy away from...

If a bank exercises its ship mortgage maritime lien and arrests a vessel for owner’s default, then a time charterer as provider of...

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...

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...