Unpaid freight – A claim in debt or a claim in damages?
In the recent case of D'Amico Shipping Italia SPA v Endofa DMCC & Anor (2016), the Commercial Court looked at the issue of when freight is payable as a debt.
Container demurrage – When the clock stops ticking
A decision of the Court of Appeal in August 2016 has provided clarification on a question - Is there a cut-off date when the daily demurrage stops accruing?
"SAGA SAPPHIRE": Engine failure leading to cruise cancellation
Was the shipyard carrying out the refurbishment to blame?
Collisions, ECDIS and "All Available Means"
The "THORCO CLOUD" and the "STOLT COMMITMENT" collided in the Singapore Strait resulting in the unnecessary death. This incident should have been avoided.
Marine Insurance
Supreme Court rules that "fraudulent devices" (or collateral lies) do not automatically forfeit a claim.
New act overhauls UK insurance law
The most significant reform of UK insurance law since the Marine Insurance Act of 1906. All contracts of insurance, reinsurance and retrocession made after 12 August 2016 (or variations to contracts which are made after that date) are governed by the Act.
'GOLDEN ENDURANCE" – English Court considers party's challenge to foreign judgment
In Golden Endurance Shipping SA v RMA Watanya SA and others (2016), the Court considered whether a foreign judgment should be recognised in England.
Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC) launched in September 2016
This new institution, aimed at filling the gap in maritime dispute resolution centres in the region, started operating on 25 September 2016.
Musical chairs, market consolidation and the Regulatory Review Process:
Which carrier will be left standing?
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
