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

Whether a shipowner has to establish a single limitation fund or more to meet all claims arising following an incident depends on whether...

When there is a cargo fire and that consequently damages the vessel also, then can the time charterer limit its liability towards 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...

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...

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...

Sluggish response to engine orders can get a ship into trouble, especially when there is a strong current. In the case of The American...

Ship owners and certain other parties are entitled to limit their liability for maritime claims basis the vessel’s tonnage. In which...

One of the hallmarks [and peculiarities] of maritime law is the right accorded to ship owners, charterers, operators etc. to limit their...

Rooted in antiquity is limitation of liability, a distinctive feature of maritime law that allows certain persons or entities to limit...

Certain states such as UK allow dock owners too to limit their liability, just as ship owners, charterers etc. Questions can arise on...

Cap on liability can vary considerably depending on where proceedings are commenced. In collision cases where the damage to one of the...

Damage done by the spill of 1200+mt of bunker oil from Wakashio off the Mauritius coast is no doubt an environmental catastrophe. Costs...

Containers are used to ship goods worth millions. Cargo owners may find it harsh that often they might not be able to recover more than...

Can suppliers of marine spare parts rely on the contractual limitation of liability? Well, it depends a lot on the law of the place where...

Every commercial contract is bound to have some sort of a limitation cl. incorporated. Some are quite wide as in The Triumphant Lady...

The recent Spanish top court's ruling in one of the many legal proceedings which followed after the sinking of 'Prestige' in 2002 has...

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....

A few months ago, China got its first ever case concerning cruise passenger injury on high seas. In The Saphire Princess a Chinese...

Collisions and available forums for bringing claims – The Al Khattiya [2018] provides useful guidance. The defendant’s vessel collided...