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In accordance with The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (“UK ETS”) will extend to the maritime sector…

On 23rd April, 2026, the European Union adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia. As explored in this article, the measures further tighten restrictions on maritime activity connected…

On 24th February, 2026, marking the fourth anniversary of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the UK announced a significant new package of sanctions, including 300 new designations. These measures included…

In the significant case of Skyros Maritime Corporation & Anor v Hapag-Lloyd [2025] EWCA Civ 1529 the Court of Appeal overturned the Commercial Court’s decision and found that where a charterer…

The Commercial Court has confirmed in the recent judgment of SLB & Others v PAK & Others [2026] EWHC 449 (Comm) that a shipyard’s obligation to provide refund guarantees by a specified time —…

As the US-Iran conflict escalates, the maritime sector faces heightened pressures, particularly in the Middle East’s essential waterways and ports.  Since 28th February, 2026, the Islamic…