Gard PNI: New Arbitration Act – Key Implications
The long-awaited Arbitration Act 2025 is set to come into force across England and Wales. What changes are on the horizon — and what stays the same? The Arbitration Act…
Admiralty Court Fixed Salvage Remuneration in case of SD Rebel BV & Anor v Elise Tankschiffahrt KG
The Admiralty Court fixed salvage remuneration in a claim brought by professional salvors in respect of salvage assistance given to an inland waterways tanker which had run aground in the…
India (DGS): Strict SOP for Suspension of Approved Marine Clinics & Doctor
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), through MS Notices 01 of 2015, 08 of 2023, and 10 of 2024, has established guidelines for the approval of medical examiners for seafarers…
Hong Kong Spirit Shipping & Trading Ltd added to Targeted Ship Management by USCG
Hong Kong Spirit Shipping & Trading Ltd has been added to targeted ship management companies after second detention of MSC Samira III. MSC Samira III was detained by USCG on…
Singapore MPA: AI-Enabled Port Clearance to Streamline Process
MPA is developing an AI-enabled system to streamline port clearance processing, reducing the need for companies to manually input information from multiple ship certificates and eliminating manual verifications by MPA.…
BIMCO: Revised CrewMan Agreement Adopted
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee, at its meeting on 4 March, adopted revised versions of its two standard crew management agreements, CREWMAN A (Cost plus fee) and CREWMAN B (Lump sum). The…
Two Merchant Vessel Attacked by Ballistic Missile, Sustained Damages at Odesa
Two merchant vessel sustained damages due to a ballistic missile attack launched by the Russian Federation on the Port of Odesa, Ukraine, on 01 Mar 2025 According to reports, bulk…
Liquefaction alert: Nickel ore in the Solomon Islands
General With Indonesia’s export restrictions on nickel ore and a recent decline in exports from the Philippines, shipping activity for nickel ore to the South Pacific islands, including the Solomon…