Marine Insurance Legal
Covering the latest law firm activity in the marine insurance sector.
- First signs of compromise in Ever Given grounding bill May 11, 2021The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) looked to be prepared to reduce the compensation bill it has demanded from the owners of ULCV Ever Given from $916m to about $600m ....
- New rules on use of lasers in US navigable waters get master into trouble May 11, 2021Steamship Mutual's Ross Millar has written on a loss prevention matter where one of the club's members was caught out by a rule on the use of lasers in US waters ....
- Disappointment from UK Club, BSM, at Egyptian court ruling May 6, 2021The May 4th ruling by an Egyptian court that ULCV Ever Given (IMO 9811000) would continue to be held in the Great Bitter Lake, has been met with disappointment from the Ever Given's ....
- MUA says Australian authorities should look into seafarer’s death May 6, 2021The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has urged Australian authorities to take advantage of the arrival of the gas tanker Inge Kosan (IMO 9525194)at anchorage off Brisbane, Queensland, to ....
- Singapore adds 23 more charges against Hin Leong founder May 6, 2021Singapore prosecutors last Friday April 30th filed 23 additional forgery-related charges against Lim Oon Kuin, the founder of collapsed oil trading firm Hin Leong Trading Pte ....
- Egyptian court rejects appeal for the release of Ever Given May 5, 2021An Egyptian court has upheld a ruling that ULCV Ever Given (IMO 981100) must remain in Great Bitter Lake on the Suez Canal while authorities continue to campaign for $916m in compensation from ....
- Improperly installed screw led to accident at Soo Locks, says NTSB May 5, 2021An incorrect installation of a single set screw led to the loss of propulsion control on Canadian-flagged, 736ft self-discharging bulk carrier Atlantic Huron (IMO 8025680), causing the ship ....
- Canada Labour Minister pushes through strike-ending law May 4, 2021Canadian Federal Labour Minister Filomena Tassi has pushed through legislation that will force the Port of Montreal's 1,150 striking dock workers to return to work.The legislation passed late ....
- China maritime court ruling on bulk cargo shortages at loading ports May 4, 2021Group Clubs have reported a 2020 civil judgment handed down by the Guangzhou Maritime Court which has ruled that shipowners can be liable for shortages of less than 0.5% of the quantity ....
- FBI releases “wanted” poster for alleged owner of products tanker Courageous April 30, 2021Following the move by the US in filing a civil forfeiture suit against oil products tanker Courageous (see Wednesday's IMN) (IMO 8617524) which is currently being held in Cambodia under a .....