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'Perception of pilotage' leads to a collision. Who's to blame?
There are a few ports around the world where both pilot cutters (serving as watch accommodation for pilots) and pilot boats (for...
Jul 1, 20232 min read
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Collision in the Suez Canal involving a moored vessel
Navigating through the Suez Canal is tough. It is one of those places where the ship’s crew has very little control and often don’t have...
Nov 27, 20222 min read
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Powers and responsibilities of coastal / port states
Three interesting decisions by the courts on powers and responsibilities of coastal or port states. First was on jurisdiction of coastal...
Oct 8, 20222 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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Collision, set-off and time bar
In ship collision cases, single liability principle is understood as being a form of set off because of the way calculations are done in...
Oct 31, 20211 min read
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Collision in Singapore straits - crossing situation
Crossing the traffic lanes in Singapore straits can be a nightmare. One of the Masters I sailed with, best summed it up as ‘every...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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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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Reasonableness of choosing a more expensive repair yard following a collision
Following a collision between ships - even after getting the apportionment heavily in one's favor, claiming for losses sustained may not...
Oct 20, 20191 min read
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Forum shopping for limitation following a collision - Sanchi & CF Crystal
There is no natural forum for a collision case and this can lead to multiplicity in proceedings as was seen most recently in The Sanchi....
Nov 25, 20181 min read
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Forum for bringing a collision claim - is the place of incident more appropriate?
Collisions and available forums for bringing claims – The Al Khattiya [2018] provides useful guidance. The defendant’s vessel collided...
Aug 12, 20181 min read
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Multi ship collision in Singapore straits - apportioning liability
Dragging & fouling of anchors, involuntary towage, and multiple collisions in crowded Singapore waters – The Tian E Zhou [2018] had it...
Jul 1, 20181 min read
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VHF for collision avoidance - to use or not to use?
Navigator's dilemma - confusion over applicability of COLREGS Rule 13 or 15, coupled with misuse of VHF led to Meghna Princess and Dream...
Mar 25, 20181 min read
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