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When can a ship manager arrest a vessel for unpaid fees? The answer hinges on a crucial distinction in Admiralty law, recently explored in The Victor 1. This article examines …

1. Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Regulation As self-driving cars become more common, legal questions arise about liability in accidents, insurance, safety standards and regulatory frameworks. Different jurisdictions have varied regulations, creating …

As previously reported on our blog, in January 2025, the European Commission launched a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry, aimed at addressing the challenges facing the …

Wherever you are in Canada, both drivers and passengers of motorcycles are required to wear a helmet. While this is the rule across the country, the laws are provincially mandated. …

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Introduction In 2021, Directive 2009/103/EC was amended by Directive (EU) 2021/2118 (the ‘Amending Directive’), (both instruments collectively referred to hereinafter as the ‘Motor Insurance Directive’ or the ‘Directive‘). This prompted …

Ocean Clap Shipping Limited v Global Offshore Services BV [2025] EWHC 1591 (Comm) (26 June 2025). In finding for the shipowners on contractual claims under two bareboat charterparties against the …

July 2025 – This shift introduces complex legal and compliance challenges under EU law, particularly around data collection, processing, and sharing. Key frameworks such as the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive …

Chile: Abierto el llamado a licitación pública para servicios de transporte público de pasajeros en el perímetro del Gran Valparaíso Garrigues Chile July 2 2025 El 1 de julio de …

On 29 April 2025, the European Court of Justice delivered a landmark judgment that provides legal clarity for contracting authorities and concessionaires managing long-term infrastructure agreements. The Court confirmed that …

Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous and connected vehicles, smart …

Ocean Clap involved two claims brought by shipowners, Ocean Clap Shipping Ltd (OCSL) and MT Kailash Sarl (together, Owners), against Global Offshore Services BV (Charterers) for sums due under bareboat …

Hooking the right ship to arrest – The ‘Connection Test’. It dictates that the ship to which a claim relates under s 20(2) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 must …

On 7 April 2025, the High Court in Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad v Mohd Shahrizam bin Lazim & 3 Ors [2025] 2 AMR 699 (“Allianz General Insurance”) held …

Background The International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) has announced an update to the Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement (ICA), with the 2025 amendment (ICA 2025) set to take …

I⁠. Executive Summary On May 30⁠, 2025⁠, the Automated Driving Working Group (⁠the “Automated Driving WG⁠”) established by the Ministry of Land⁠, Infrastructure⁠, Transport and Tourism (⁠the “MLIT”⁠) released its …

Calls from the industry for the EU to scrap its maritime decarbonisation regimes, FuelEU and EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), in the event that the IMO Net Zero Framework …

In a bid to revolutionize toll collection and highway usage, the Government of India is preparing to roll out a next-generation tolling system based on Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) …

The Austrian TV station TV21 has broadcast a story (on YouTube in English) reporting on raids and searches by the Hannover Customs Office in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony on …

JURISDICTIONAL ARGUMENTS MUST BE RIGHT FIRST TIME: COURT BLOCKS ATTEMPT TO SWITCH CASE IN S.72 CHALLENGE: ABC v DEF [2025] EWHC 711 (COMM) A recent judgment from the High Court …

In one of its many changes, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, 2025, eliminated civil penalties for noncompliance with federal fuel economy standards. Specifically, Section 40006 …

The Department of Transport’s (DfT) announcements during London Tech Week on accelerating commercial pilot projects for automated vehicles as part of steps to implement the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (AVA) …

UK Government’s newly published Transport Artificial Intelligence Action Plan was developed by the Department for Transport (DfT) to “improve transport for everyone in the UK” and for the Plan to …

Technology & Gig Economy PHILADELPHIA—Waymo to Begin Testing Driverless Cars This Summer Waymo is launching manual test drives of its autonomous vehicles in Philadelphia to familiarize its technology with the …

Introduction Main Takeaways Key Provisions Conclusion Introduction On June 19, 2025, the Legislative Assembly of the Macau Special Administrative Region (hereinafter "Macau SAR") passed Law No. 4/2025, the Civil Aviation …

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Ocean Clap Shipping Limited -v- (1) Global Offshore Services BV; (2) Global Offshore Services Limited (Ben Nevis and Kailash) [2025] EWHC 1591 (Comm) The claims in this case relate to …

On 13 June 2025, the UK Government announced a £500 million investment to accelerate development of the UK’s first regional hydrogen transport and storage network. The initiative aims to link …

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Aachen Regional Court & Cologne Higher Regional Court take on central role in freight, forwarding and warehousing transactions – What you need to know now: A significant change in the …

At the time of writing, a fragile ceasefire appears to be holding between Israel and Iran. However, the geopolitical situation remains volatile, and the potential for renewed hostilities continues to …

Click here to watch the video. Last week the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) International Automotive Summit convened industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to chart the course for …

1. 行业动态 Industry Updates 1.1. 国际海事组织（IMO）海洋环境保护委员会第83次会议召开The 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was convened 2025 年4月7日至4月11日，国际海事组织（IMO）海洋环境保护委员会第83次会议在IMO 总部英国伦敦召开。会议重点审议了强制性法律文书修正案、压载水中的有害水生生物、大气 污染防治、船舶能效、船舶温室气体减排、减少船舶水下辐射噪声、新产出等议题。 From April 7 …

Can a foreign State’s cargo be arrested in an in rem action in the UK courts? This article explores how the State Immunity Act 1978 applies to Admiralty claims, and …

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The UK government has, since around the mid-2010s, been refining its thinking on the legal framework required to enable automated vehicles (AVs) to be used safely on our roads. The …

Find out more about Lexology or get in touch by visiting our About page. O Ministério de Portos e Aeroportos (MPor) confirmou a realização do segundo bloco de leilões portuários …

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Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention comes into force 16 years after it was adopted in 2009, the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) …

Superyacht charter season The terms of the contract to let and hire The summer superyacht charter season is now in full swing, with thousands of yachts being delivered to charterers …

Hong Kong Convention entry into force Charting a clearer course for ship recycling? The entry into force of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling …

OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE - TANGA PHARMACEUTICALS PLASTICS LIMITED AND OTHERS V EMIRATES SHIPPING LINE FZE, (THE ALION) [2025] EWHC 368 (COMM) OVERVIEW On 27 February 2025, the High Court handed …

International sanctions: implications for shipbrokers As of February 2025, shipowners in the Western hemisphere have reportedly earned over US$6.3 billion from the sale of aging tankers, many of which have …

The Reserve Bank of India, vide its notification dated June 13, 2025, has announced a relaxation for the Indian shipping sector, with a view to facilitate and promote maritime trade …

To improve the complaints handling procedures related to services regulated by the Tanzania Shipping Agencies (TASAC), the Tanzania Shipping Agencies (Complaints Handling Procedures) (Amendment) Regulations GN No. 179 of 2025 …

On 25 April 2025, the Maritime and Commercial High Court (in Case No. BS-8527/2022-SHR) ruled that a Danish shipyard’s standard terms — Danske Maritime’s 2017 conditions — had been incorporated …

Technology & Gig Economy NEW YORK—Waymo Applies for NYC Permit Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving car unit, plans to begin manually operating vehicles in Manhattan as a first step toward launching autonomous …