18/06/2020
On 18th June, 2020, OFAC added a further two tankers and their owners to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list.
16/06/2020
It has become apparent that the presence of COVID-19 on-board a ship poses a serious threat both to its crew and its ability to trade. Does this mean an infected port is unsafe and, if it does, what should owners and charterers do?
16/06/2020
新冠病毒疫情和不安全港口
船上出现新冠病毒对船员的安全和船舶的航贸能力都构成严重威胁，这已经是显而易见的事实。这 是否意味着受疫情影响的港口都是不安全的？答案若是肯定的，那么船东和租家又该如何应对？
14/06/2020
In the first two weeks of June, there were substantial developments in the US sanctions imposed against both Venezuela and Iran, highlighting again that international shipping remains a key focus for the current US government.
09/06/2020
Following the advent of COVID-19, many ports have imposed quarantine restrictions on ships arriving from affected areas or with possible infection on-board. There have also been associated delays due to the closure or restriction of operations in certain ports or unavailability of cargo. Against this backdrop, we have seen various disputes as to whether hire should be payable for the duration of such delays. Can a charterer legitimately refuse to pay hire during periods of delay due to the virus?