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The increased use of very low sulphur fuel oil (“VLSFO”) following the new MARPOL sulphur regulations has brought with it a number of challenges for ship owners. One such challenge is how best to…

The facts of the case were rather unusual. Having loaded a cargo of containers at Yokohama, Japan the charterer instructed the TS SINGAPORE to proceed to Shanghai. However, the ship then collided…

At the time of the incident the ship was under a voyage charter to the refinery which owned the jetty. This charter was subject to English law and a London arbitration clause. The refinery brought…

What then does South Africa offer claimants wanting to enforce or obtain security for maritime claims? Whilst an arrest can be made to found jurisdiction either for an action in rem against the ship,…

The majority of piracy related enquires concern whether in the current climate a ship is obliged to transit the Gulf of Aden. The starting point for any discussion is the terms of the governing…

As the shipping industry in Japan has grown internationally the benefits of being a Member of the UK Defence Club have become increasingly apparent to the Japanese market. The value of the…

Background Members will be aware that in 2001 the Managers implemented their VfM programme. The aims of VfM included; ensuring that “best practice” is applied to claims handling services, both by…

The English High Court has now handed down a judgment on the dispute as to whether an owner was obliged to secure RightShip approval throughout the course of a charterparty in the absence of any…

As mentioned in the last issue of Soundings the Managers attended the Posidonia exhibition in Greece in the early part of June. For those who might not be aware the Posidonia exhibition itself…

This case provides a useful opportunity to consider the position under English law when Members contract with state entities. English law provides a presumption that a state is immune from English…