During Covid, there were several instances where the vessels suffered delays until they could provide evidence to the authorities showing...

A time charterer is relived of the obligation to pay hire under an off-hire provision. But what if the payment of hire clause is worded...

If a vessel is quarantined due to a COVID positive case onboard then who bears the risk? Charterers would want to put the vessel off-hire...

C/P clauses entitling owners to deviate for crew change were and perhaps still are necessary. What if after carrying out the crew change,...

Are States in breach of UNCLOS and IHR when they impose restrictions on vessels preventing them from entering its ports because of...

Most onboard COVID-19 protocols require the seafarers to implement certain measures before allowing 3rd parties onboard. One of the...

If a ship is held by quarantine officers because a crew member is suspected of being COVID positive then the risk of delay falls on...

Can cruise ship passengers bring a ‘fear’ case for emotional distress against the owners even though they did not manifest any symptoms...

Covid-19 has led to unprecedented disruptions to logistical chains. Either the goods can’t arrive in port or where they can, pick up...

The cruise industry has atleast two reasons to be cheerful about in these gloomy Covid times. The first was US Court's ruling in July...

Covid-19 has thrown business (and life) in turmoil. Many businesses do have standard ‘all risks’ business interruption policies but do...

Coronavirus has the world’s attention. Shipping will clearly be affected. It could lead to disputes, souring some commercial...