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London Arbitration 11/25 concerns the relationship between the time charterer’s authority to direct the vessel’s voyage route and the master’s entitlement to depart from the most direct route when faced …
The “Maersk Katalin” is a claim for misdelivery brought by a bank, UOB, as indorsee of the bills of lading, against the carrier. A complicating factor was that the letter …
In a long-awaited judgment, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) clarified, for the first time, the legal status of a passenger’s pet—a dog travelling in the aircraft …
Professor Simon Baughen Professor Simon Baughen was appointed as Professor of Shipping Law in September 2013 (previously Reader at the University of Bristol Law School). Simon Baughen studied law at …
A “pay to be paid” term in a marine insurance policy means what you might think, the Court of Appeal confirmed today – much, one suspects, to the relief of …
London Arbitration 11/25 In time charters, the scope of the charterer’s right to issue employment instructions—and the potential limitations on that right—is often contentious and a frequent source of disputes. …
Maritime Trade volumes are set to triple by 2050 and international shipping contributes roughly 3% of global CO2 emissions. In April 2025 the IMO agreed a measure on a global …
Professor Simon Baughen Professor Simon Baughen was appointed as Professor of Shipping Law in September 2013 (previously Reader at the University of Bristol Law School). Simon Baughen studied law at …
The International Court of Justice has spoken. A change of weather on climate change? On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its Advisory Opinion on the …
Delos Shipholding SA & Ors v Allianz Global Corporate and Speciality SE & Ors (The Win Win) [2025] EWCA Civ 1019 The dispute concerned the detention of the insured vessel …
Malhotra Leisure Ltd v Aviva Insurance Ltd [2025] EWHC 1090 (Comm) The assured held a property damage and business interruption insurance policy with the defendant insurer (Aviva), covering a hotel …
Key Insights from the Law Commission’s Discussion Paper by Joe Cunningham * The Law Commission’s recent discussion paper, “AI and the Law”, provides a high-level examination of how the legal …
Tonzip Maritime Ltd v 2Rivers PTE Ltd (The Catalan Sea) [2025] EWHC 2036 (Comm) is a recent decision of Hochhauser J on a purported cancellation by owners of a charterparty …
A couple of recent ‘torpedo’ claims where claims against a carrier under a bill of lading in a foreign jurisdiction where the bill of lading contains an exclusive English Jurisdiction …
Today, 1 July 2025, marks a significant milestone in cross‑border dispute resolution: the Hague Judgments Convention 2019, formally known as the “Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign …
Professor Barış Soyer and Dr Jia Wang recently presented the initial findings of their ERCS-funded research on SME insurance at Swansea.Com Stadium on 10 July 2025. They shared the platform …
In an age when our faces, voices, and even gestures can be convincingly recreated with a few lines of AI code, Denmark has stepped forward with a striking new proposal: …
Following on from the Commission’s Omnibus proposals in April 2025, on 25 June 2025 The Council generally accepted the Commission’s revised CSDDD amendments, subject to a few important additional amendments. …
There’s some serious equity argument in today’s Supreme Court decision in Stevens v Hotel Portfolio II [2025] UKSC 28, of a kind you probably only dimly remember from the third …
Two important Hague-Visby issues recently came up for decision by Sir Robin Knowles KC in The Taikoo Brilliance [2025] EWHC 1878 (Comm) – the meaning of ‘suit’ in Art. 3(6), …
July tends to be a quiet month for UK football fans, apart from the odd pre-season friendly and rumours of new signings. Therefore, the surprising announcement that Snoop Dogg has …
A shipowner faces misdelivery claims on three vessels carrying timber. Not to worry, it has an LOI from its charterer. Problem is that said charterer is now insolvent. So why …
When can a shipowner claim an indemnity from a time charterer in respect of losses that arise from the carriage of cargo to a country whose courts wrongfully find the …
Two important Hague-Visby issues recently came up for decision by Sir Robin Knowles KC in The Taikoo Brilliance [2025] EWHC 1878 (Comm) – the meaning of ‘suit’ in Art. 3(6), …
There’s some serious equity argument in today’s Supreme Court decision in Stevens v Hotel Portfolio II [2025] UKSC 28, of a kind you probably only dimly remember from the third …
Following on from the Commission’s Omnibus proposals in April 2025, on 25 June 2025 The Council generally accepted the Commission’s revised CSDDD amendments, subject to a few important additional amendments. …
In an age when our faces, voices, and even gestures can be convincingly recreated with a few lines of AI code, Denmark has stepped forward with a striking new proposal: …
Professor Barış Soyer and Dr Jia Wang recently presented the initial findings of their ERCS-funded research on SME insurance at Swansea.Com Stadium on 10 July 2025. They shared the platform …
Today, 1 July 2025, marks a significant milestone in cross‑border dispute resolution: the Hague Judgments Convention 2019, formally known as the “Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign …
A couple of recent ‘torpedo’ claims where claims against a carrier under a bill of lading in a foreign jurisdiction where the bill of lading contains an exclusive English Jurisdiction …
Professor Simon Baughen Professor Simon Baughen was appointed as Professor of Shipping Law in September 2013 (previously Reader at the University of Bristol Law School). Simon Baughen studied law at …
Overseas-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd v. Argoglobal Underwriting Asia Pacific Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 82 This decision of the Singapore High Court will be of interest to those dealing with marine …
Until recently, it was assumed that a bank that came into possession of bills of lading through financing a purchase would have an indefeasible claim against a carrier that had …
To all our friends and connections, This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Institute of International Shipping & Trade Law, and we are proud to host our annual Colloquium …
A new version of ASBANKTANKVOY, one of the most widely used standard forms for voyage charterparties involving crude oil and product tankers, has been released. This is the first update …
A new version of ASBANKTANKVOY, one of the most widely used standard forms for voyage charterparties involving crude oil and product tankers, has been released. This is the first update …
We have been talking with SMEs and collecting data from them to understand better their approach to insurance in the last few months (February- May 2025). Below you will read …
For proceedings brought against English defendants after 1 January 2021 forum non conveniens (‘fnc’) has returned as part of the civil procedure regime post Brexit, with the repeal of the …
Project Details Introduction SMEs (small, medium and micro businesses) form the backbone of the UK economy, accounting for 99.9% of private sector businesses and employing 61% of the private sector …
To all our friends and connections This year is the 25th anniversary of the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law, and we have the privilege of hosting our annual …
London Arbitration 8/25 The vessel was chartered under an amended NYPE 1946 form for a minimum of five months to about seven months in the charterer’s option. At the time …
In Marchand Navigation Co v Olam Global Agri Pte Ltd and Sinco Shipping Pte Ltd ([2023] SGHC 339, [2025] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 92, Justice Kwek Mean Luck considered the validity …
The Technology and Construction Court’s judgment in Jaevee Homes Ltd v Fincham (t/a Fincham Demolition) [2025] EWHC 942 (TCC) marks yet another pivotal moment in the evolution of contract formation …
In time charters, performance claims are frequently raised by charterers and in this instance, the tribunal offered answers to several legal issues emerging on this subject. The vessel was chartered …
On 17 April 2025, the Commercial Court handed down an important judgment in CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd & Ors v Republic of India [2025] EWHC 964 (Comm) which offers a significant …
On 14 April 2025, the Commission provided further simplifications and reducing the administrative burden to facilitate the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) publishing new guidance documents in view …
On 14 April 2025 the Council approved the Commission’s proposal (the so-called ‘Stop-the-clock’directive) which postpones the dates of application of certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements, as well …
The meeting discussed a range of issues related to protecting the marine environment from shipping activities, with the following key outcomes: New mid-term GHG reduction measures approved. Although plans for …
It’s always nice to read cases that will shorten the law books. The UK Supreme Court’s succinct and straight-talking decision today in The MSC Flaminia [2025] UKSC 14 is a …
In the world of international commercial litigation, few remedies are as impactful and nuanced as the anti-suit injunction. This powerful tool allows a party to prevent the initiation or continuation …
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