i-law.com - Magazine (Maritime Risk International)

Hugh Parker, of the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation, considers the removal of oil and chemicals from sunken wrecks

Bills of lading top agenda

Arthur Nitsevych, of International Law Offices, reviews a recent maritime conference in Odessa

Our mutual friends

Staying competitive

Arnold Witte, of the International Salvage Union, considers competitive provision of salvage and wreck removal services

Cure and pay – the salvage philosophy

Netherlands-based towage and salvage specialist Multraship has been busy in recent months responding to a number of incidents in European waters. Below is a report on some of those incidents

Close scrutiny required

Nick Whitear, of Thomas Miller P&I Ltd, warns that fresh contracts for damaged ships under tow must be carefully considered

The cost of losing out

Kevin Oram, of Barlow Lyde & Gilbert LLP, reviews the UK Court of Appeal ruling on the calculation of damages for the loss of a fixture

Over-egging the pudding?

Terry Donaghy, of Weightmans LLP, considers a recent case involving exaggerated values

When is a redelivery notice binding?

David Semark and Alex Andrews, of Reed Smith, consider the implications of the recent UK ruling on The Zenovia

North of England steps up prevention campaign

IUMI backs class society move

EU safety package comes into force

In brief

Claims increasing for Defence Club

Piracy still key issue

ISM controls tightened

Weighing up the risks and costs