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Conflict - The impact on charterparties and issues for consideration

In our publication, we discuss possible ways in which contractual parties can protect themselves against such risks in a maritime context.

 

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Date
05/03/2026
Court of Appeal decision in The Skyros and Agios Minas: A yardstick on the assessment of damages for late redelivery?

24/03/2026

Court of Appeal decision in The Skyros and Agios Minas: A yardstick on the assessment of damages for late redelivery?

The Court of Appeal overturned the Commercial Court’s decision and found that where a charterer redelivers a ship late, the owner is entitled to the usual measure of damages for the overrun, namely the difference between the charter rate and the relevant market rate for that period, even where the owner’s contractual arrangements with third parties (MOAs in this case) mean that they would not have been able to take advantage of the market.
Shipbuilding: Commercial Court considers Refund Guarantees, Conditions and Innominate Terms

18/03/2026

Shipbuilding: Commercial Court considers Refund Guarantees, Conditions and Innominate Terms

The Commercial Court has confirmed in a recent judgment that a shipyard’s obligation to provide refund guarantees by a specified time does not automatically amount to a condition.
US-Iran Conflict FAQs

02/03/2026

US-Iran Conflict FAQs

As the US-Iran conflict escalates, the maritime sector faces heightened pressures, particularly in the Middle East’s essential waterways and ports. While the situation is very fluid, the following FAQs provide general guidance and highlight the type of contractual issues that might arise following the escalating conflict.
LNG Charters Common Issues

27/02/2026

LNG Charters Common Issues

Although charterparty disputes may be less common in the LNG trade than in other trades, when they do arise, they can be complicated and costly. In this publication, we take a look at three of the main areas where we have seen a trend for claims (underperformance, breakdowns and terminal compatibility) and offer guidance to Members in terms of preventing and handling such disputes.