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This publication explores the key requirements of the HK Convention, with a focus on compliance throughout a ship’s lifecycle, from construction to end-of-life recycling. It also examines areas of…

TO: ALL MEMBERS The Club Board recently met to determine amongst other things future premium requirements along with decisions relating to the return of capital to Members. GENERAL INCREASE 5% In…

There have been a number of significant sanctions imposed against Russia recently, with certain (but not complete) co-ordination between the UK, US and EU: UK and US sanctions against Rosneft and…

On 10th October, 2025, the Ministry of Transport of China announced that ‘Special Port Charges’ (the “Charges”) would be levied against US ships calling at Chinese ports from 14th October, 2025. The…

In Orion Shipping and Trading LLC v Great Asia Maritime Ltd (Lila Lisbon) [2025] EWCA Civ 1210, the Court of Appeal, reversing the Commercial Court decision in August, 2024, held that a buyer can…

UK Defence Club and UK P&I Club have implemented a new fee payment system, called eFeeConnect to simplify the submission and payment of invoices on a standard internet connection (without…

Lowering the crude oil price cap As set out in our July article, on 18th July, 2025, the UK and EU announced that the oil price cap in respect of crude oil would be lowered from $60 to $47.60 per…

On 18th July, 2025, the UK and EU jointly announced a significant tightening of the crude oil price cap. The EU also brought in further measures in its 18th sanctions package against…