The Impact of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme on Shipping
The Impact of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme on Shipping
On 16th May, 2023 the European Parliament approved amendments to the EU Emissions Trading Directive, bringing shipping w... Read more
7 Jul 2023
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15mins
Avoid EEXI uncertainty with the BIMCO EEXI clause
Avoid EEXI uncertainty with the BIMCO EEXI clause
Taking on the role of an owner and a charterer in a hypothetical fixture discussion, Alexandra Couvadelli and Alex McCue... Read more
22 Sep 2022
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13mins
Expect the unexpected: BIMCO model force majeure
Expect the unexpected: BIMCO model force majeure
Recognising the rise in extreme events in recent years, BIMCO has issued a model clause with the aim of addressing unexp... Read more
31 Jan 2022
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2mins
Issues arising in newbuilding contracts
Issues arising in newbuilding contracts
Shipbuilding projects are a significant investment and it is essential that contractual terms avoid uncertainty and ambi... Read more
28 Oct 2021
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25mins
Green Shipping “Fit for 55”: the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and promotion of greener fuels
Green Shipping “Fit for 55”: the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and promotion of greener fuels
On 14th July, 2021, the European Commission adopted a series of legislative proposals aimed at reducing greenhouse gas e... Read more
7 Sep 2021
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8mins
LNG Charters Common Issues
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... Read more
14 Jul 2021
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32mins
Key changes to court procedural rules regarding witness statements
Key changes to court procedural rules regarding witness statements
Changes to the rules governing the preparation of witness statements in English and Welsh civil court proceedings are no... Read more
6 Jul 2021
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7mins
Covid-19 and the crew change crisis
Covid-19 and the crew change crisis
Among the many serious knock-on effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the impact on crew has been a topic of particular conc... Read more
6 Jul 2021
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13mins
Sanctions updates: Belarus and Covid-19 authorisations for Syria, Venezuela and Iran
Sanctions updates: Belarus and Covid-19 authorisations for Syria, Venezuela and Iran
The EU has introduced new restrictive measures against Belarus in response to the repression of demonstrators disputing ... Read more
6 Jul 2021
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4mins
Green Shipping - MEPC 76 de-brief
Green Shipping - MEPC 76 de-brief
The 76th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) convened remotely from 10th to 17th June... Read more
24 Jun 2021
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5mins