25/12/2008
The subject of piracy has dominated the shipping journals in recent months. Although naturally the overriding concern is the well being of a ship’s crew, the threat of piracy can give rise to complex legal issues.
24/11/2008
The Managers are currently implementing a number of changes to their Value for Money programme (“VfM”). These include developing closer partnerships with a number of UK law firms and improvements in the monitoring of legal costs. These enhancements are all designed to increase the cost effectiveness of the legal services provided to Members of the Association.
22/10/2008
The Managers have received a number of queries concerning owners’ obligations in respect of the RightShip vetting scheme, a joint venture formed in 2001 between BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Cargill, which describes itself as “a boutique ship vetting specialist, promoting safety and efficiency in the global maritime industry.”
21/08/2008
The Managers have received a number of queries concerning owners’ obligations in respect of the RightShip vetting scheme, a joint venture formed in 2001 between BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Cargill, which describes itself as “a boutique ship vetting specialist, promoting safety and efficiency in the global maritime industry.”
20/05/2008
In a recent English High Court ruling, The Grain Board of Iraq v Tsavliris Salvage [2008] EWHC 612 (Comm), a department of the Iraqi government was unable to rely on state immunity to defeat a claim for contribution to salvage.