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Maritime law in 2017: a review of developments in case law

Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson, Informa Associate Professor in Maritime and Commercial Law, Institute of Maritime Law, Southampton Law School, University of Southampton

This review examines some of the most important legal decisions in maritime law in 2017, on topics including charterparties, bills of lading, sale of goods, shipbuilding, marine insurance and admiralty issues.

Published 7 March 18

Demise charters for better or for worse: The Ocean Victory

Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

The Supreme Court on 10 May 2017 gave judgment in Gard Marine and Energy Ltd v China National Chartering Co Ltd. The judgment provides one expected answer, one surprise and one real brainteaser.

Published 17 May 17

Maritime law in 2016: a review of developments in case law

Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

This article summarises and explains some of the most important legal developments in maritime law, including the law of marine insurance, ship sale and the sale of goods, in 2016.

Published 4 April 17