19/12/2023
In Mercuria Energy Trading PTE v Raphael Cotoner Investments LTD (The "Afra Oak”) 2023, the Commercial Court recently found in favour of the owner by allowing the error in navigation defence in Article IV(2)(a) of the...
14/12/2023
On 8th December, 2023, BIMCO published four emissions scheme clauses: three clauses for voyage charterparties and a clause for use in ship management contracts. The purpose of the clauses is to allow parties to choose a...
15/11/2023
China recently amended its Civil Procedure Law (“CPL”), which will come into force from 1st January, 2024. Among the amendments, there are several issues that may impact on international shipping cases as...
25/10/2023
The following FAQs have been put together to provide general guidance and to highlight the type of contractual issues that might arise following the conflict in Israel-Gaza. The situation is very fluid and Members are advised...
28/09/2023
The quality of bunker fuel continues to be a source of concern to shipowners and charterers. Over the last 40 years or so, enhanced refining techniques have resulted in a decline in the quality of residual fuel. Unfortunately,...