Jan 12 minAdmiraltyWhat makes a vessel a “ship” for the purposes of validly invoking the court’s admiralty jurisdiction?A ship – we all know it when we see one, but we can’t really define it. That is perhaps the only right answer to the deceptively simple...
Dec 31, 20201 minShip arrestIs a ROV a ship?Can a remote operated vehicle be arrested, or in other words can in rem jurisdiction be invoked against a ROV? Yes, if it is deemed to be...
Dec 31, 20201 minAgentsCan a charterer appointed port agent arrest the vessel for unpaid invoices?A ship’s agent plays a very important role in organizing and coordinating all aspects of a port call. Often, they make certain payments...
Dec 31, 20201 minMaritime lienChange of ownership post collision and 'in rem' claimsIf 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 30, 20201 minShip arrestWhat 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...
Sep 8, 20191 minShip arrestChange in ownership after summons had been issued, precludes ship arrest?When Hanjin Shipping collapsed in 2016, the creditors, foreseeing sale of Hanjin fleet, scrambled to have writs of ship arrest issued in...