25
2019-10
LP 37/2019 India Prohibiting the Use of Single-Use Plastics on Ships
India’s maritime authority Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has announced Order No.5 on 16 October 2019, banning the use of single-use plastics on all ships while in Indian waters.
24
2019-10
LP 36/2019 Considerations for Compliant Fuels in View of the Implementation of IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap
With the IMO global sulphur cap just around the corner, most ships will be expected to use low sulphur fuel oil in compliance with MARPOL Annex VI by 2020.
27
2019-09
LP 35/2019 Charterparty Issues Concerning Recent Attacks in the Gulf
The recent spate of tanker attacks in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman area has put new strains on the Middle East and made shipowners and charterers wondering whether they can rely on the contract to protect their rights.
06
2019-09
LP 34/2019 Claims for Underwater Inspection Expenses arising from Ambiguity in Time Charterparty Hull Fouling Clauses
A bottom fouling clause is often incorporated in charter parties upon agreement between the owner and the charterer on arranging hull cleaning whenever necessary to avoid vessel underperformance and over consumption. In such cases, an underwater inspection will be scheduled previously for assessment and plan-making.
30
2019-08
LP 33/2019 A Summary of 108 Maritime Incident Investigation Reports
Based on 108 investigation reports made public by China MSA in recent years, this summary is prepared to thoroughly discuss reasons behind the collisions so that lessons can be learnt, and preventive measures taken.