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Articles for April 2013

Australian court provides clarity
Derek Luxford, of Hicksons, reviews a recent Australian court decision affecting offshore vessel arrests
Investigating the wrecks
In response to the escalating cost associated with the removal of the Costa Concordia and Rena wrecks, insurance specialist Lloyd’s has been investigating the underlying factors behind those price rises and published its findings late last month in “The challenges and implications of removing shipwrecks in the 21st century ”, as outlined below
NSF 1993 – sellers beware!
Joe McGladdery and Henrik Hagberg, of Wikborg Rein, look at changing regulations in Norway
Risks to ports
John Cochrane, of Exclusive Analysis, looks at the threat of strikes around the world
Carrier’s liability in Italy
Claudio Perrella, of LS LexJus Sinacta, considers a bill of lading under Italian law
The Blankenstein rides again
Alexander Wright, of 4 Pump Court, considers ship sales and lost deposits
Salvage costs on increase
The International Salvage Union recently held its annual associate members day in London, as Liz Booth reports
Good maintenance essential
Ian Barr, of the London P&I Club, considers two instances where good maintenance is key

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