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The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) published their final report into the accidental crushing of a crew member aboard a Ro-Ro vessel whilst the vessel was engaged in cargo operations. This tragic incident follows a disturbing spate of similar...
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Case Summary: Letters of credit – Does the buyer remain on the hook? Moeve Trading SAU v Mael Trading FZ LLC [2026] EWHC 17 (Comm) By Caroline Pennington de Rodríguez Sánchez, Shi Yin Kim Letters of credit are a powerful tool in international...
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The Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships has now entered into force. On February 17, 2026, Barbados, El Salvador, and Spain ratified the instrument, thereby meeting the threshold required for the Convention to become binding international law. For...
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In today’s environment of active international relations, the issue of recognizing and enforcing foreign court decisions in Ukraine has become particularly relevant. The growing number of international disputes involving Ukrainian companies and citizens in the areas of business, family, inheritance,...
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EU Sanctions Advisory in Cyprus for Cross-Border Structures Sanctions compliance is no longer a technical back-office function. It is a board-level risk, a reputational issue, and in many cases, a criminal exposure. In recent years, European Union restrictive measures, particularly...
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Market size and growth outlook (2026) Shipbuilding remains in growth mode globally in 2026. The global shipbuilding market is expanding, with estimates placing market size at around US$164-218 billion in 2026 depending on the source and methodology. Projected growth rates...
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Following the recent military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran, Members trading in the Persian/Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman are facing a materially heightened risk environment. The conflict has included large scale air and...
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Abstract In its judgment of 19 December 2024 (SAP Alicante, Section 8, No. 623/2024), the Audiencia Provincial of Alicante reaffirmed a key principle of Spanish maritime law: a freight forwarder who contracts carriage in its own name assumes the legal position...
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This appeal concerned the proper interpretation of a marine insurance policy issued by the claimant insurer, MS Amlin Marine NV to the second Defendant, Bintan Mining Corporation as charterer and insured in respect of the charterer’s liability risks. King Trading...
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