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Russia & Ukraine Sanctions Update - May 2014 On 28th April the United States Government expanded the scope, and application of Executive Order (E.O.) 13661. In a statement, released to the press on…

Circular 5/14: Review of open policy years

Low-sulphur fuels: Technical problems and solutions Typical technical problems experienced by shipowners when they are required to use low-sulphur fuels include issues with the supply and storage of…

Charterers, tanker-owners and STS: FALKONERA revisited In a decision that will provide reassurance to the tanker transhipment trade, the Court of Appeal ([2014] EWCA Civ 713) has considered the issue…

Circular 6/14:European Union Sanctions in respect of Crimea and Sevastopol

Iran Sanctions Relief Period extended Members are advised that confirmation has been received from the US government and from the EU Council that the existing relief program, which ran from 20…

Stepped up enforcement in the North American ECA In a new enforcement initiative, the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), in cooperation with the United States Coast Guard…

Circular 8/14: European Union Sanctions in respect of Crimea and Sevastopol - 12th August Update

US Pollution Risks: Federal and State Summaries The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 established rigorous regulatory and liability controls to protect and clean up the marine environment from oil spills,…

Ebola Outbreak Map - South American Ports