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When Does a Ship Owner Have an Absolute Obligation to Commence a Voyage?

It is a well-recognised principle established that an absolute obligation would be imposed on a ship owner to commence the voyage by a date when it is reasonably certain that the ship would arrive at the port of loading on or around the “expected readiness to load date” if the owner has a duty under a charterparty to proceed with all convenient speed to the loading port and the charterparty gives a date when the ship is expected to load...

Shipping News Highlights

• Hong Kong-based Port Operator in United Arab Emirates
• Ship with Iran flag Ran Aground Hong Kong with No One Injured
• Upcoming CO2 Measures 2018
• Amendment on Domestic Legislation to Align Maritime Liability Limits with the IMO
  
  

Recent Cases Highlights

• Sino Channel Asia Ltd v Dana Shipping and Trading PTE Singapore
• Mitsui & Co Ltd and ors v Beteiligungsgesellschaft LPG Tankerflotte MBH & Co KG and anor
• TS Singapore (Owners) v Xin Nan Tai 77 (Owners) 

Shipping Q & A

What Should I Be Aware of to Prevent Cyber Attacks on My Ship?

Due to the development of technologies and the use of digital communication onboard, cyber security has become a significant area to be considered in the maritime industry. The risk of unauthorised access or malicious attacks to a ship’s IT or OT systems and networks has given rise to serious concern throughout the market as the consequences of suffering from a cyber-attack could have adverse impact on the commercial interests of market participants and even affect the safety of the crew members...

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