Shipping Law News

Court considers scope and effect of asymmetric jurisdiction clause in marine insurance policy

This decision deals with the preliminary issue of the English Court’s jurisdiction over a marine insurance dispute, rather than the substantive dispute itself. It is noteworthy, however, for two principal reasons. Firstly, it is one of the first cases …

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Unlocking the maritime frontier of nuclear energy: Floating nuclear power plants and merchant nuclear propelled ships

A new paper titled “Facilitating Global Deployment of Floating Nuclear Power Plants” has been published by the World Nuclear Association’s Cooperation in Reactor Design Evaluation and Licensing (CORDEL) Working Group. This report outl…

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Employment law implications for shipowners and charterers sailing through areas of conflict

The ongoing Iran–Israel conflict and the volatile situation in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz have intensified scrutiny of maritime risk zones. While the industry addresses insurance implications and routing strategies, a less discussed but critical …

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