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The Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (“SCMA”) updated its rules on 1st  December, 2021. The rules will apply to all arbitrations commencing on and after 1st  January, 2022 and can…

The decision in The Big Fish [2021] SGHCR 7 sets out the principles governing the duty of full and frank disclosure for a party applying for a warrant of arrest in Singapore and, in particular,…

The ASBAGASVOY form, originally drafted and released in September 2020, has seen an uptake in usage this year as the liquefied gas market continues to grow. The cargo carrying capacity in the LPG…

As the deadline for EEXI compliance moves closer, BIMCO has published a new clause for time charters intended to give owners flexibility in ensuring that their ships are compliant. The…

On 31st  December, 2021 the Indonesian government issued a circular placing an export ban on coal with immediate effect. The circular halts all export of coal from all over Indonesia during the…

Listen to the podcast Recognising the rise in extreme events in recent years, BIMCO has issued a model clause with the aim of addressing unexpected or ‘force majeure’ events that affect the…

Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is an increasingly popular form of alternative dispute resolution which is now being offered by the LMAA. We highlight further details about ENE and the LMAA’s ENE…

The PRC Supreme Court recently issued important guidance in respect of the rights of the carrier when enforcing liens on cargo. This is pursuant to the Memorandum on Trials for Foreign-related…

The Law of Ukraine on Sanctions No. 1644-VII has been in force in Ukraine since 2014 and provides for a non-exhaustive list of 24 possible sanction types including, but not limited, to: *…

Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, the US has imposed further sanctions on Russian banks, financial institutions, entities and individuals.  The situation is very fluid with the sanctions…