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To what extent evidence is required to claim third party liability?

While it is not uncommon for a shipowner to sue a party that caused the sinking of a vessel, it may be difficult for a shipowner who is a defendant in the legal proceedings to raise a defence that the wrongdoing should be attributed to an unknown third party...

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• China International Marine Containers issues shares in Hong Kong
• The expansion plan of Cosco
• Investigation on the potential breach of North Korea sanctions
• Impact of the appreciation of Chinese RMB on shipbuilders
  
  

Recent Cases Highlights

• Sea Tank Shipping AS v Vinnlustodin HF

• Sveriges Angfartygs Assurans Forening (The Swedish Club) v Connect Shipping Inc

• Lukoil Asia Pacific PTE Ltd v Ocean Tankers (PTE) Ltd

Shipping Q & A

What are the responsibilities of a port owner? (I)

In light of the importance of the port sector, the Department for Transport of the UK Government published the Ports Good Governance Guidance in March 2018 to set out the good governance guidance and the key principles of openness, accountability and fitness for the Statutory Harbour Authorities England...

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