Блог Interlegal: Морское право, страхование, арбитраж

LOIs – worth more than the paper they’re printed on?

28 Сен

We reconsider the risks and benefits of exchanging Letters of Indemnity (LOI) under standard and extraordinary vessel operations. Skuld recognizes a noticeable rise in the use of Letters of Indemnity in day-to-day operations in the industry, and, consequently, a great...
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Transfer of Assets to Concessionaires of Olvia and Kherson Ports to Be Completed This Year

26 Сен

The last obstacles to the transfer of integrated assets from State Enterprise (SE) Stevedoring Company (SC) Olvia and SE Kherson Sea Trade Port (KSTP) to the concessionaires will be removed by the end of 2021, as declared by Acting Head...
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Stowaways: Rise in numbers equates to the rise of risk

23 Сен

The presence of stowaways on board may bring severe repercussions for vessels and to the shipping industry. Vessels could be delayed in port, the repatriation of stowaways can be very complex and expensive, and the lives of stowaways could be...
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HOW TO PLAY IT SAFE IN AN UNSAFE PORT: GUIDANCE FOR CHARTERERS AND OWNERS

21 Сен

Many standard form charterparties often contain an express warranty to ensure the port’s safety on the part of the charterer. Even in circumstances where such a warranty is not expressly provided, there is still the possibility that one could be...
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Two Sea Ports to Be Auctioned in October-November

20 Сен

In October – November 2021 Ukrainian and foreign investors will be able to take part in online auctions on the privatisation of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi and Ust-Dunaiskyi sea trade ports, as reported by the head of State Property Fund (SPF) regional office...
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A New Gateway to Europe on Ukrainian Border

14 Сен

By the end of this year, a new terminal will be opened in Mostyska, the hub in the making on the Polish-Ukrainian border. “The opportunities are many. So many, that we may not be able to handle all opportunities. Hopefully,...
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Swiss group Risoil S.A. will invest $ 40 million in the port of Chornomorsk

14 Сен

Odessa region will receive a direct investment of $ 40 million under an agreement signed by the Ukrainian Sea Port Authority (USPA) and the group Risoil S.A., based in Geneva (Switzerland). The funds will be invested in the development of the Chornomorsk port....
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Be careful what you agree: A cautionary tale

11 Сен

Falcon Trident Shipping Ltd v. Levant Shipping Ltd [2021] EWHC 2204 (Comm) This case is a salutary reminder to be very careful about the wording of settlement agreements and the use of standard “boiler plate” clauses. The Court considered that although...
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From green to digital revolution: challenges for the future of the ports

10 Сен

The ecological transition, the digital revolution, a new socio-political context and the crisis caused by the coronavirus have all led to significant changes that ultimately transformed the playground for the world’s ports. To remain key players, they now need to...
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New Grain and Oilseed Complex Planned To Be Built In Pivdenny Port

10 Сен

LLC Techagro has presented to the session of Pivdenny (ex Yuzhny) Sea Port on Wednesday 08 September the project of a new berth complex, as reported by the Port Authority Press Office. The project provides for construction of a terminal...
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