The outbreak of a novel coronavirus, or the “Wuhan” virus after the name of the Chinese city in which the first cases were identified, is dominating headlines all over the world. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and, like other coron…
The New “Wuhan” Coronavirus – Issues and Effects in the Shipping Market Read More »
In recent years the shipping industry has faced a significant number of bunker quality claims, most notably arising out of the so-called “Houston problem”, where there were numerous complaints that contaminated fuel had caused engine proble…
Bunker quality claims in 2020 – issues to consider Read More »
The English Commercial Court has provided a ruling in Alianca Navegacao e Logistica Ltda v Ameropa SA (The Santa Isabella) [2019] EWHC 3152 (Comm) which provides useful guidance on: 1) the legal test for a usual and customary route; and 2) owners’ obli…
English Court Clarifies Owner Route and Ventilation Obligations Read More »
Low sulphur fuel regulations, set to come into force on Jan 1st 2020, have the potential to present “the perfect storm” for litigators dealing with disputes between owners, charterers and bunker suppliers in cases of non-compliance, warns a senior lawy…
Beware the perfect storm when complying with Sulphur 2020 regs Read More »
In Navalmar UK Limited v. (1) Ergo Versicherung AG & (2) Chubb European SE (BSLE Sunrise) [2019] EWHC 2860 (Comm), the Court rejected a shipowner’s arguments that the wording of a standard form General Average (GA) guarantee, customarily issued by …
General Average wording under scrutiny Read More »