Supreme Court strikes blow against forum shopping in direct action
In a landmark decision(1) the Supreme Court has set aside a Court of Appeal decision…
Aconcagua Bay – when is a berth ‘always accessible’?
Facts The Aconcagua Bay was voyage chartered for the carriage of cargo from the US…
EFTA Surveillance Authority closes assessment of Norwegian International Ship Register
In 2014 the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Surveillance Authority commenced an audit of the…
Netherlands prepares to adopt Rotterdam Rules
With two bills recently submitted to Parliament, the Netherlands is preparing to adopt the United…
UK High Court: Deep Sea Maritime Ltd v Monjasa A/S (The Alhani)
The scenario By process of ship-to-ship transfer, the owner discharged a cargo of bunker fuel…
China set to deliver world’s largest modern amphibious aircraft by 2022: Chinese state media
China expects to deliver its domestically developed AG600, the world’s largest modern amphibious aircraft, to customers…