The English Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Batavia Eximp & Contracting (S) Pte Ltd v Pedregal Maritime SA [2026] EWCA Civ 1158 provides an important reminder of the distinction between obtaining security for a maritime claim and preserv…
Security doesn’t stop time bars Read More »
This briefing covers a round-up of a few cases that have caught our attention during the first six months of 2026, together with our thoughts on some of the key issues and developments we expect to shape the remainder of the year. Incorporation of stan…
Half-year horizon: The shipping cases shaping 2026 Read More »
A time charterer who fails to pay hire under a time charterparty, whether due to temporary financial difficulties or to insolvency, can cause cash flow and other problems for the shipowner. The shipowner may elect to withdraw the vessel from service pu…
A shipowner’s right to intercept sub-freight and sub-hire: cases and comment Read More »
UK On 16 June 2026, at the annual G7 summit, the UK Prime Minister announced a new sanctions package against Russia. This included new sanctions directed at Russia’s shadow fleet, with 27 newly designated vessels that included 20 oil tankers. To date, …
Sanctions update: June 2026 Read More »
The case of Eagle Bulk Pte Ltd (now Star Bulk (Singapore) Pte Ltd) -v- Traxys North America LLC (MV Canary) [2026] EWHC 518 (Comm) highlights that challenges under s.68 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (1996 Act) to arbitration awards, on the ground of seri…
Need for “fair, commercial, commonsense reading” of awards Read More »