This publication was written in consultation with Alessio Sbraga, Partner and Alex Andreou, Senior Associate, from leading global law firm HFW. Whilst care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of thi
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Washington/Singapore/Brussels/London, 30 June 2025 - The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its annual Containers Lost at Sea report, showing that 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024.
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China MSA and other Chinese authorities regularly issue alerts and circulars on hazards pertaining to shipping and related operations.
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On 27 June 2024, the United Kingdom ratified the Hague-19 Convention, or the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters. The Conve
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The judgment in CAFI v. GTCS Trading DMCC [2025] EWHC 1350 (Comm), confirms that a claim or issue may fall within two or more different arbitration clauses, with the consequence that
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How the Hong Kong Convention will ensure safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships at the end of their operational lives?
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The Shipping Law Review – Tenth Edition
Now in its tenth edition, the Shipping Law Review, published by Law Business Research Limited, is a cross-jurisdictional guide to shipping la
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The aim is to provide a uniform level of safety for their design, construction and installation, as well as to stipulate consistent requirements for periodical examinations, load tests, maintenance, i
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The Report 2025 identifies the loss of 20 bulk carriers (≥10,000 dwt) between 2015 and 2024, resulting in 89 seafarer fatalities.
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This clause offers a balanced approach to improving data sharing practices, harnessing the power of onboard sensors to monitor performance and drive operational efficiency.
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