Cover Story

How does the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 apportion liability in collisions?

In a situation where vessels are dangerously approaching each other and the action of one vessel alone may not be enough to avoid a risk of collision (i.e. a close quarters situation), it is rather difficult to assess the respective blameworthiness and causative potency of the vessels involved...

Shipping News Highlights

• Cosco Shipping announces merger clearance
• Shipping losses in Asia continue to rise
• The first Northern Sea Route voyage of a LNG tanker
• Chiwan Wharf’s plan to acquire China Merchants Port
  
  

Recent Cases Highlights

• Navigator Spirit SA v Five Oceans Salvage SA
• Agile Holdings Corporation v Essar Shipping Ltd
  
• Zetta Jet Pte Ltd v Ship “Dragon Pearl”
  

Shipping Q & A

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

In our previous two issues, we have discussed the six major aspects that a port owner should take into account as recommended by the Ports Good Governance Guidance. In this article, we continue to explore the sections of “safety” and “other duties, harbour dues, and security” ...

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