Ship Law Log - Reed Smith

English law offers three grounds to appeal against or challenge an arbitration award. The most frequently seen is an appeal based on error of law under section 69 of the …

On 27 March 2025, the yacht “Stefania” was sold at a public auction in France for 10 million euros. This sale was a result of the shipowners’ conviction for money …

The recent case of Bunge S.A. v. Pan Ocean Co., Ltd. [2025] EWHC 193 (the “Sagar Ratan”) sheds helpful light on the interpretation of the BIMCO Infectious or Contagious Diseases …

This article was originally published on Lloyd’s Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly and is republished with permission. In this bulletin, we once again draw on our annual reports on French …

Hapag-Lloyd AG v. Skyros Maritime Corporation and Agios Minas Shipping Company [2024] EWHC 3139 (Comm) In a significant new case, the UK Commercial Court assessed damages following late redelivery of …

This case illustrates the complex relationship that can exist between proceedings brought against two different sea carriers arising out of the same event. French Courts addressed the following question: how …

This article was originally published on Lloyd’s Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly and is republished with permission. In the latest of our series, which is annually published in the Lloyds …

Trading companies that seek to insulate their shipping risk by allocating their chartering activities to a separate entity will be reassured by a recent judgment of the English Court, in …

Despite living in an age of instantaneous correspondence and fast contractual negotiations, parties may still assume that promises as important as parent company guarantees, require detailed written documents, wet-ink, or …

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the UK, U.S. and EU were quick to impose economic sanctions on Russia. These sanctions have only increased in the …

This article provides an overview of the legal issues related to the maritime recovery of reusable rockets, which is an emerging practice in the commercial space industry. It summarizes the …

Following the recent dissolution of the French National Assembly, the country is preparing for early legislative elections. The political climate is tense for shipping companies with the two leading political …

Richard Gunn, the leading partner in Reed Smith’s Casualty and Admiralty team, sheds light on the intricacies of salvage operations amidst the recent Court of Appeal decision in Smit Salvage …

In The “Navigator Aries” [2023] SGCA 20, the Singapore Court of Appeal (the “CA”) clarified that Rule 9(a) of the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea 1972 (the “Colregs”) …

Navigating the turbulent waters of the global supply chain from geopolitical uncertainty, to evolving sanctions, and the adoption of decarbonisation: Insights from Reed Smith’s London International Shipping Week event. A …

We are conducting a short, anonymous survey to find out your thoughts on sustainable fuel sources in the transportation industry, including your understanding of the various options, potential challenges, and …

The global shipping industry is the backbone of international trade, connecting economies and facilitating the movement of goods. However, it comes with pronounced risks. From adverse weather conditions to regulatory …

Threatened with abrogation by numerous amendments submitted by opposition MPs during the examination of the Finance Bill for 2024, the French tonnage tax regime has finally been saved. Indeed, the …

Originally published By Superyacht News in ‘The Superyacht Owner Report’. Superyacht construction has always been a laboratory for innovation, pursuing the highest standards of comfort, luxury and safety – from …

The Jones Act is a challenge for the LNG industry in the United States. The Jones Act requires that all vessels used to transport merchandise between points in the United …

International shipping has the potential to undergo an evolution with developments in autonomy—these developments present opportunities to both increase safety and reduce risk to vessel operations. Zulu Associates, a Belgian …

The U.S. Supreme Court held on February 21, 2024 that “choice-of-law provisions in maritime contracts are presumptively enforceable as a matter of federal maritime law, with certain narrow exceptions.” Great …

International obligations: climate change At a United Nations climate conference in late 2023, participants championed the successes of climate commitments in previous years. Nevertheless, there was consensus that not enough …