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Shipbuilding Contracts: The Value of UKDC Cover

Shipbuilding is a significant investment which requires significant support. UK Defence Club's experience in managing shipbuilding disputes and its cover in this area are unrivalled.

 

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18/02/2026
US-Iran Conflict FAQs

02/03/2026

US-Iran Conflict FAQs

As the US-Iran conflict escalates, the maritime sector faces heightened pressures, particularly in the Middle East’s essential waterways and ports. While the situation is very fluid, the following FAQs provide general guidance and highlight the type of contractual issues that might arise following the escalating conflict.
LNG Charters Common Issues

27/02/2026

LNG Charters Common Issues

Although charterparty disputes may be less common in the LNG trade than in other trades, when they do arise, they can be complicated and costly. In this publication, we take a look at three of the main areas where we have seen a trend for claims (underperformance, breakdowns and terminal compatibility) and offer guidance to Members in terms of preventing and handling such disputes.
CI v IU案：香港法院审议香港仲裁中本地法律与外地法律的可上诉性问题

10/02/2026

CI v IU案：香港法院审议香港仲裁中本地法律与外地法律的可上诉性问题

在 CI v IU [2025] HKCFI 4397 一案中，争议源于由英国法管辖的背靠背航次租船合同，该合同约定香港为仲裁地并适用香港海事仲裁协会（HKMAG）2021 年仲裁条款，且当事人明示选择适用香港《仲裁条例》（第 609 章）附表２[1]。

CI v IU: Hong Kong Court considers appealability of domestic and foreign laws under Hong Kong seated arbitration

10/02/2026

CI v IU: Hong Kong Court considers appealability of domestic and foreign laws under Hong Kong seated arbitration

In CI v. IU [2025] HKCFI 4397, the dispute arose from back-to-back voyage charterparties governed by English law and subject to Hong Kong–seated arbitration under HKMAG 2021 Terms, with the parties expressly opting into Schedule 2 to the Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609).[1]