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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
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
Are MAIB reports admissible in arbitration?
Owners of Ocean Prefect were bringing a claim for unsafe port against charterers, after she grounded twice in Umm Al Quwain. Owners were...
Jan 1, 20201 min read
Cargo damaged by moisture - owners liable for choice of route?
Choice of route can affect how cargo is to be cared for, so can owners be held liable for choosing one over the other? In The Santa...
Dec 31, 20191 min read
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
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
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
Safety Management Systems scrutinized by courts in two separate cases on navigational incidents
It is not often that Safety Management System of a shipping company is scrutinized by court. Surprisingly there have been two cases in...
Jun 24, 20181 min read
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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