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2020-06
LP 53/2020 South Korea’s ECA Regulation to be Effective from 1 September 2020
The South Korea MOF has introduced the Special Act on Improving Air Quality in Port Areas, Etc., beginning on January 1st 2020 to limit ship sulphur emission and vessel speed.
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2020-06
LP 52/2020 ITF Sets Deadline for Seafarers to Exercise Repatriation Rights
ITF delivered a strong message on June 15 that it will assist hundreds of thousands of seafarers to exercise their rights to stop working, leave ships and return home.
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2020-06
LP 51/2020 The “Miracle Hope” – Letter of Indemnity to be Provided and Corresponding Clauses in Charterparties
The “Miracle Hope” case where the court construed the charterparty wording and supported the owner’s claim with the remedies of waiver and equitable estoppel should serve as a reminder for shipowners to protect their rights when making charterparties.
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2020-06
LP 50/2020 Watch Out for Groundings: Parana River Water Level Hits Record Low
The Parana River as the level of the water has been in the lowest over the last 50 years.
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2020-05
LP 47/2020 Legal Issues arising from Using Tankers as Floating Storage
The growing demand for tankers to be used as floating storage will continue to push the high hire rates while leading to some legal issues.