Lloyd's Shipping & Trade Law

The maritime industry is undergoing a technological transformation with the rise of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS). As automation and remote operation become increasingly viable, traditional ship management frameworks, such as BIMCO's SHIPMAN, face new challenges. In response, AUTOSHIPMAN has been developed to address the complexities of managing autonomous vessels, including liability, regulatory compliance and cyber security concerns.

Incorporation of the Hague Rules and time bar

A rare success in a section 68 challenge

Damages for loss of charterparty market due to late delivery