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Multi ship collision and apportionment of liability
In a multi ship collision it can be a difficult task to apportion liability. Approaching the question in a broad common sense way in The...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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Change of ownership post collision and 'in rem' claims
If an in rem writ is issued against the wrong doing ship involved in a collision after she undergoes a change in ownership, then who...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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CIF seller and insurable interest
To reject an insurance claim, cargo insurers often rely on policyholder's lack of insurable interest. In The Edina Maria [2020], the...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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CLC'92 or Bunker convention?
CLC'92 or Bunker convention – which one applies in case of bunker spill from a tanker in ballast? Determining this is anything but...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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‘All risks’ business interruption policies & COVID-19
Covid-19 has thrown business (and life) in turmoil. Many businesses do have standard ‘all risks’ business interruption policies but do...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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Limitation of liability & forum shopping
Cap on liability can vary considerably depending on where proceedings are commenced. In collision cases where the damage to one of the...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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Piracy ransom & GA contribution by B/L holders
General average is a well known [ancient] concept and cargo owners are always looking at [novel] ways to avoid paying their contribution....
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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What is a 'dead ship' in the context of ship scrapping?
If a claim arises while a ship is being broken for scrap can limitation of liability be relied upon by owners? This novel question arose...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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Demurrage claims, supporting docs & time bars
When submitting a demurrage claim, C/Ps usually requires the owner to submit all supporting documents within a certain time period after...
Dec 30, 20201 min read
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What is a 'sister ship' for purposes of ship arrest?
Various jurisdictions allow arrest of a sister ship to enforce a maritime claim. But proving that the vessel is a sister ship can prove...
Dec 30, 20201 min read
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Seizing a stateless vessel on high seas for drug trafficking - allowed?
Combating drug trafficking on high seas is a challenging affair. One of the hurdles is establishing jurisdiction over a vessel seized in...
Oct 18, 20201 min read
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LLMC'76 and its '96 protocol - damage caused by Wakashio in Mauritius
Damage done by the spill of 1200+mt of bunker oil from Wakashio off the Mauritius coast is no doubt an environmental catastrophe. Costs...
Aug 1, 20201 min read
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Immunity for Classification Societies?
In more than 250 yr history of classification societies, there have been very few decisions in which Class has been held liable by...
Jun 1, 20201 min read
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Switch B/Ls - a tricky affair
Using switch bills of lading is tricky as highlighted by The Grand Ace 12 [2019]. Vessel loaded two parcels of oil from China and Taiwan....
May 10, 20201 min read
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'The Covid battlefield' for owners and charterers
Coronavirus has the world’s attention. Shipping will clearly be affected. It could lead to disputes, souring some commercial...
Apr 2, 20201 min read
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