Imagine a container vessel capable of more-than doubling the amount of work normally performed by a ship of its size, yet with zero emissions. Such a vessel would likely gain massive market share very quickly and have a drastic effect on market dynamic…
Shipping’s nuclear option in the move towards net zero: Is it viable? Read More »
It is not particularly common for a dispute arising out of the 2012 version of the Norwegian Saleform (NSF 2012) to reach the English Court. Therefore, the Court’s findings in King Crude Carriers SA & others -v- Ridgebury November LLC & others …
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The product tanker market has had the biggest shift since the start of the Red Sea crisis. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “Houthi attacks on Red Sea have significantly disrupted the global oil markets, elevating security c…
EU’s Rise in Product Oil Imports from the US is Shifting Tanker Market Trade Flows Read More »
In a well-timed decision given the current situation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the UK Supreme Court recently handed down judgment in Herculito Maritime Ltd v Gunvor International BV [2024] UKSC 2, a decision that arose from seizure of a ship by …
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The 10th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 10) was held from 5 to 9 February 2024. A comprehensive revision of the STCW Convention and Code was initiated to address experiences, emerging challenges and …
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