Insights

Hull fouling is an age old problem for ships subjected to extended stays in warmer waters. Despite the use of modern technology in anti fouling paints it is difficult to avoid marine growth when a ship is stationary for a prolonged period and the Managers continue to see a number of charterparty disputes arising as a consequence of hull fouling.

In this issue: Message from the Managers | AET Inc Ltd v Arcadia Petroleum Ltd, (The “Eagle Valencia”), [2010] EWCA Civ 713

The UK Defence Club held a successful seminar and cocktail reception at the Conrad Hotel in Singapore on 28th September for its regional Members and their brokers.

Most shipbuilding contracts require a prospective owner of a ship to pay the purchase price in instalments, usually linked to key stages in the construction of the ship. 

Concern over Iran’s nuclear power programme has grown over recent years, and has resulted in a number of measures being taken.