Over the last six months we have seen a substantial increase in sale and purchase transactions, particularly in the container and dry bulk market. The value of ships as well as charter rates in these sectors have considerably increased which has result…
Pre-sale vessel inspections put S&P in the clear Read More »
On 25 April 2022, BIMCO published its first own standard form of a ship sale and purchase agreement, called: SHIPSALE 22. According to BIMCO’s accompanying statement, publication concluded a two-year drafting process, which reportedly considered over 8…
Shipsale 22 – So what’s new? Read More »
“ It is good that I make you build, of this ship which shall sail on the sea, the hull, the decks and the mast, and then on a sunny day, like on a wedding day, I have you dress her of sails and gift her to the sea.” Whether it is, as for Antoine …
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Ship finance without a ship? Addressing the risks of newbuild financing Read More »
There are growing calls for a carbon tax on shipping emissions. Jim Loftis, Ciara Ros and Tatiana Freeman of Vinson & Elkins look at the recent proposal from Japan for a global carbon tax, assess it in the context of the existing approaches in othe…
Carbon Taxes in the Shipping Industry—Assessing Japan’s Proposal Read More »
With mounting global efforts to combat climate change, the shipping and offshore sectors are subject to ever-increasing scrutiny and regulatory intervention. Reed Smith shipping partner Nick Austin and associate Eleni Pilaviou highlight the significant…
Navigating decarbonisation – contractual considerations Read More »