maritime law

Do you know why Bill of Lading is important for shipping?

Shipping of goods is the backbone of global economy and a really complex procedure. Taking into consideration how many stakeholders are involved in the trade process, we cannot help but wonder: How the efficient transfer from party to party is achieved? And how do parties ensure quality of the cargo is maintained through the voyage?

The answer is ‘Bill of lading’, a document issued by hundreds every day, but which even industry professionals are struggling to understand. Have you ever wondered...

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MARPOL (The International Convention for Prevention of Marine Pollution For Ships): The Ultimate Guide

Just like SOLAS, which regulates the shipping industry to follow minimum standards to safeguard life at sea, MARPOL is another important convention which safeguards the marine environment against ship pollution. MAPOL and SOLAS are considered to be two effective safety and environmental protection tools of IMO.

Read: SOLAS – The Ultimate Guide

MARPOL 73/78, since it came into force in 1973 and later revised by the protocol in 1978, ensures that shipping remains the least environmentally damaging...

https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-law/marpol-convention-shipping/

US recommends law addressing future demurrage and detention

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) adopted a set of recommendations, issued by Commissioner Rebecca Dye, addressing future delays and detention arguments brought before the FMC within the container maritime industry.

The investigation into port demurrage, detention, and free time practices by ordering ocean common carriers  was firstly launched in 2018.

This commission provides guidance, in line with the Shipping Act, on what would be considered as acceptable and feasible practices for...

https://safety4sea.com/us-recommends-law-addressing-future-demurrage-and-detention/

Mexico detains 19 Filipino seafarers over alleged drug law violation

According to the statement issued by Mexico’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), 19 Filipino seafarers were detained in Mexico over alleged violation of the country’s illegal drug law.

DFA stated that no formal charges have been filed against the detained seafarers yet, but local officials are cooperating with Mexican authorities.

The Filipinos, along with three Polish nationals, were members of the Cypriot-flagged UBC Savannah vessel, and were brought in, on July 27, by the Mexican authorities...

https://safety4sea.com/mexico-detains-19-filipino-seafarers-over-alleged-drug-law-violation/

An overview of the insurance implications of a mega box ship casualty

The trend of the increasing ship sizes has major benefits for maritime transport, but a mega box ship casualty will result in a number of losses and third party liabilities for an owner. In this article, Revecca Vasiliou and Ursula O’Donnell, Divisional Claims Directors at the Standard P&I Club, discuss the major areas of P&I cover that respond to a major casualty incident.

P&I claims handling

From the outset, the club will work closely with our member and its hull insurers to ensure that prompt...

https://safety4sea.com/an-overview-of-the-insurance-implications-of-a-mega-box-ship-casualty/

OSV owners to be affected from S. Arabian Maritime Law

Saudi Arabia introduced, for the first time, a bespoke Commercial Maritime Law, the Maritime Law, which came into effect on 3 July 2019. According to Lexigram, the Maritime Law applies to all Saudi Arabia-flagged vessel and foreign ones that arrive at the Kingdom’s ports and territorial waters.

Generally, the Law implements measures on vessel registration, vessel nationality/flag and non-Saudi vessels.

The Maritime Law affects the Non-Saudi vessels since they are not allowed to undertake towage,...

https://safety4sea.com/osv-owners-to-be-affected-from-s-arabia-maritime-law/

UAE new maritime law to protect seafarers’ abandonment and allow foreign ownership

The Maritime Law to be implemented by the UAE, aims to protect abandoned seafarers, extinguish ‘ghost ships’ in its waters and allow 100% foreign ownership of maritime companies. The maritime law will come into force by early next year.

Generally, Clyde & CO, International Law Firm, alerted those operating Non-Saudi vessels in that area that they have to be extra cautious with the new law, as they might face financial and commercial challenges.

In the meantime, the new measurements will enable...

https://safety4sea.com/uae-new-maritime-law-to-protect-seafarers-abandonment-and-allow-foreign-ownership/

MARPOL Annex 1 Explained: How To Prevent Pollution From Oil At Sea

MARPOL Annex 1 OWS

The prevention of oil spillage from ships and to keep the sea safer from oil pollution is mainly the responsibility of the ship’s crew. Oil from the vessels can get into the sea due to accidental spills and leakages or by the operational ignorance of the ship’s crew.

When the oil gets into the water, it spreads quickly over the surface of the water, and the intensity of pollution depends on the relative density and composition of the oil. The results can be disastrous as oil sheen on water has a...

https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-law/marpol-annex-1-explained-how-to-prevent-pollution-from-oil-at-sea/

The ISPS Code For Ships – An Essential Quick Guide

What is the ISPS Code?

ISPS or the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code is an essential maritime regulation for the safety and security of ships, ports, cargo and crew.

The biggest challenge the world is facing today is fighting terrorism. There have been many events in the history lately involving terrorist attacks in different parts of the world in different forms. But the most gruesome of all – September 11 terrorist attack on the twin towers (World Trade Centre) proved that the...

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