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China: Shanghai MSA issued a Safety Notice on inspection on propulsion and auxiliary machinery Following the collision in the deep water channel of Changjiangkou (CJK) area, Shanghai Maritime…

QCR Spring 2021: Evergreen Marine (UK) Limited v. Nautical Challenge Ltd (Ever Smart c/w Alexandra I) [2021] UKSC 6 The Crossing and Narrow Channel Rules Collision – Liability…

Webinar: Mooring Operations The UK P&I Club held a Webinar on the subject of Mooring operations.   Webinar: Mooring Operations Hosted by Capt Anuj Velankar, the webinar featured Capt…

Hold Cleaning: the legal issues Introduction 1. The preparation of cargo holds for the next intended carriage is a critical operation which requires careful planning and execution. 2. A lack of…

FAQ - Hold Preparation and Cleaning Why is Hold Preparation and Cleanliness Important? Hold preparation is probably the most vital part of bulk carrier operations. If it is not undertaken properly,…

Lessons Learnt: Wet Damage to Cargo of Maize A vessel carrying yellow maize in bulk encountered heavy weather, leading to damage in two holds. Upon arrival, these holds were rejected due to mould and…

QCR Spring 2021: Adams v All Coast - when is a seaman not a seaman FACTS In Adams v All Coast, No. 19-30907 (5th Cir., February 11, 2021), Plaintiff, William Adams, filed a collective action…

QCR Spring 2021: Lopez v. Catalina Channel Express, Inc. - US Ninth Circuit Requires Availability of Alternative Methods for Restroom Accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act …

QCR Spring 2021: California Air Resources Board v. Charterers Del Monte Settlement Violation of the California’s Ocean-Going Vessel At Berth Regulations Results In almost $2m million…

Crew Health Advice: Grief - Our Journey to Healing Loss is an inevitable, fundamental truth of life that bonds people together. Grief is the emotional suffering we experience when we lose someone or…