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China’s Iran Positioning now Pivotal to Maritime War Risk in Hormuz Strait
Maritime Risks Shipping

China’s Iran Positioning now Pivotal to Maritime War Risk in Hormuz Strait

China’s position in the Iran conflict is becoming a decisive factor in war risk exposure in the Strait of Hormuz,...
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Interwits Case Review Vol 1: Maritime and Trade Disputes
Case Reviews

Interwits Case Review Vol 1: Maritime and Trade Disputes

We are pleased to publish the first volume of the Interwits Case Review, featuring a collection of anonymised case analyses...
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Beijing Convention: Clean Title in Ship Sales
Finance Shipping

Beijing Convention: Clean Title in Ship Sales

A practical briefing on judicial sale of ships, clean title risk and mortgage enforcement after the Beijing Convention. What lenders,...
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War Risk, Safe Ports & Voywar 1993 Termination | LMAA Award
Arbitration Shipping

War Risk, Safe Ports & Voywar 1993 Termination | LMAA Award

This legal brief reviews Voywar 1993 termination in the context of war risk escalation, safe port obligations, and the Russia-Ukraine...
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Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling: What Shipowners Need to Know
Shipping

Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling: What Shipowners Need to Know

The Hong Kong Convention introduces a new global framework for safe, transparent ship recycling. This article explains what the Convention...
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Cross-Border Arbitration and Sanctions: Key Insights from O v C [2024] EWHC 2838 (Comm)
Finance Shipping

Cross-Border Arbitration and Sanctions: Key Insights from O v C [2024] EWHC 2838 (Comm)

We delve into the recent English High Court decision in O v C ( EWHC 2838 (Comm)), which provides guidance...
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The Risk of Cargo Liquefaction: Insights from the IMSBC Code Amendments
Shipping

The Risk of Cargo Liquefaction: Insights from the IMSBC Code Amendments

Cargo liquefaction poses significant risks to maritime safety, particularly for vessels carrying solid bulk cargoes. In June 2023, the IMO’s...
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“KNOCK-FOR-KNOCK” CLAUSES IN ENERGY INVESTMENTS
Energy

“KNOCK-FOR-KNOCK” CLAUSES IN ENERGY INVESTMENTS

Energy investments require significant capital and involve multiple parties in the construction and operation of facilities. Due to the high...
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Detention Damages and Compensation at Loading and Unloading Ports
Contracts

Detention Damages and Compensation at Loading and Unloading Ports

In voyage charter parties, the shipowner is not obligated to keep the ship in port for loading or unloading beyond...
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GENCON 2022 Series
Contracts

GENCON 2022 Series

Understanding Clause 16 of Gencon 2022: Suspension and Termination Background The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) recently published its...
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SHIPSALE 2022: BIMCO’s new ship sale and purchase contract has been introduced
Contracts

SHIPSALE 2022: BIMCO’s new ship sale and purchase contract has been introduced

BackgroundThe Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) recently published its own standard contract form for ship sale and purchase transactions,...
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