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PSC - New Zealand - Introduction of Biofouling Standards As from May 2018, it will be compulsory for vessels calling at ports in New Zealand to comply with the Craft Risk Management Standard (CRMS)…

Legal Briefing: Electronic Bills of Lading We have recently seen many of our Members switching to electronic bills of lading ("eBLs") on some of their trades. The move towards a paperless trade is…

Risk Focus: Reducing the Risk of Collisions with Fishing Vessels

QCR Spring 2017: The Court of Appeal confirms that a carrier does not need to disprove negligence on his part in order to rely on defences under Article IV Rule 2(a) - (p) of the Hague (or…

QCR Spring 2017:The risks of delivering cargo against Letters of Indemnity Standard Chartered Bank v Dorchester LNG (2) Ltd (The "Erin Schulte") [2014] EWCA Civ 1382 The Facts On 23 April 2010…

QCR Spring 2017: This case and the next serve as reminders to Members of the risks of delivering cargo against Letters of Indemnity. Oldendorff GmbH & Co KG v Sea Powerful II Special Maritime…

Circular 4/17: Review of open policy years

Ukraine - Time Bars Time Bars (TB) is the period of time allowed for filling a claim to court for the protection of civil rights or interests (art. 256 Civil Code of Ukraine). The duration of…

ECM Client Alert 10-2017: Panama Canal Advisory A-15-2017 - Modification to Fuel Requirements in Canal Waters The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has issued a new Advisory A‐15‐2017 which clarifies…

Risk Focus: Hatch Covers Are the ships’ hatch covers weathertight? This seemingly simple but important question is what surveyors, whether acting on behalf of P&I clubs, shippers, charterers or…