In more than 250 yr history of classification societies, there have been very few decisions in which Class has been held liable by...

Using switch bills of lading is tricky as highlighted by The Grand Ace 12 [2019]. Vessel loaded two parcels of oil from China and Taiwan....

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

It is common to have a string of contracts in the bunker supply chain, which creates a risk of ship being arrested if the payment for...

Incase of oil pollution in US nav. waters, primary response and clean up obligations are triggered by OPA 90. The act makes a...

Owners of Ocean Prefect were bringing a claim for unsafe port against charterers, after she grounded twice in Umm Al Quwain. Owners were...

Speed consumption disputes between charterers and owners are not uncommon. No matter how carefully these clauses are worded,...

Those involved in bulk trade are frequently confronted with [paper] shortage claims with owners usually being on the loosing end when...

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...

Finders, keepers? It’s not that simple where maritime property is involved, especially when it is a treasure from a sunken ship. In The...

When making a demurrage claim C/Ps usually require submission of all supporting documents. But what are these? What if some of them are...

Can a general indemnity be implied in a voyage charter when a clean B/L is issued for goods which were infact loaded in a pre-damaged...

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...

Hague Visby rules or CMR, which one is applicable when unauthorized truckers whisk away containers from the terminal by using stolen pick...