Cover Story

Would the Court impose conditions for granting relief against non-compliance in admiralty actions?

In admiralty actions where there are cross claims, the Rules of High Court does not provide for an automatic deadline for a defence to a cross-claim to be filed; instead the Registrar of the High Court may give directions for such filing as he thinks fit. A recent judgment illustrates the Court’s approach in dealing with such cases...

Shipping News Highlights

• Cosco still pending US watchdog’s approval for OOIL purchase
• CIMC Enric’s comments on the Lloyd’s Register link
• HPH Trust expects less than 2% fall in volumes from US tariffs
• Volume boost drives profits at Cosco Shipping Holdings
  
  

Recent Cases Highlights

• Transport Desgagnes Inc. v Wartsila Canada Inc.
• AP Moller-Maersk A/S trading as Maersk Line v Kyokuyo Limited
• Seatrade Group N.V. v Hakan Agro D.M.C.

Shipping Q & A

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

In our last issue, we have discussed the four major aspects that a port owner should take into account as recommended by the Ports Good Governance Guidance, including leadership, board effectiveness, accountability and remuneration. In this article, we continue to explore the sections of “stakeholder engagement” and “provision of information” recommended by the Guidance...

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