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Establishing liability in maritime claims

Reflections on speed and performance claims (Part III)

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In this latest expert-led series, Prokopios Krikris FCIArb, consultant and arbitrator, explores how liability is established in speed and performance claims – drawing on industry practice and key decisions under the LMAA and SMA Rules.

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New books available

International Aviation Law: A Practical Guide

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By Professor Ronald I. C. Bartsch AM

This book, revised and updated throughout, focuses on environmental and sustainability considerations, and includes a new chapter on innovations aimed towards meeting the 2050 Net Zero Emission targets endorsed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). It provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of aviation law, from criminal law to contract law, to the legal duties and responsibility of aircrew and other aviation personnel.

LNG Offshore Production and Regasification

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By Stuart Beadnall, John Simpson, Max Lemanski

This is the first book to focus on the law and practice relating to the production and delivery of liquified natural gas (LNG) using offshore floating facilities. The contracts relating to the operation of these facilities mirror some aspects of conventional LNG vessel charters but include important additional features specific to offshore LNG operations. The allocation of related risks as between the LNG owner and the FSRU operator and other interested parties is analysed in this book. The authors also consider the specific legal issues pertaining to production of LNG offshore in a floating facility (FLNG), and the role of LNG as a transition fuel used to meet current low-carbon targets.
 

The Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sales of Ships, 1st Edition

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Offering detailed and expert analysis of the provisions of the Beijing Convention, this new book identifies potential issues and offers a critical analysis of the role of the Convention in the face of growing digitalisation and specialist platforms for the sale and purchase of ships. 
Featuring contributions from experts in the field: Ann Fenech, D. Rhidian Thomas, George Theocharidis, Paul Myburgh, Martin Davies and Abhinayan Basu Bal.
 

International Maritime Law and Practice

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By Časlav Pejović

This book provides the reader with a broader view of how maritime law has developed throughout history and operates within various legal systems.  While focusing mainly on English law, it also provides selected legislation and essential case law information from several other jurisdictions (US, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, China, etc). There is also a comparison between common law and civil law on a general level.

Lloyd’s Shipping & Trade Law: latest content available

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The latest Lloyd’s Shipping & Trade Law includes the articles “Digital pilotage and the need for its appraisal: the case of Denmark” and “A Hong Kong Arbitration Award clarifies owner's liability under GENCON 94”.

The whole issue is now available to view here.

Lloyd's Law Reports

TECNICAS REUNIDAS SAUDIA FOR SERVICES & CONTRACTING CO LTD v PETROLEUM CHEMICALS AND MINING CO LTD
[2025] 2 Lloyd's Rep 59
Arbitration – Jurisdiction – Whether parties had agreed to ad hoc or ICC arbitration – Failure by appellant to raise jurisdictional arbitration on time – Arbitrators ruling that objection failed – Whether appellant waived right to appeal – Arbitration Act 1996, sections 30, 31, 67 and 73.
V AND ANOTHER v K
[2025] 2 Lloyd's Rep 90
Arbitration – Serious irregularity – Apparent bias – Disclosure of relationship with solicitors – LMAA Advice on Ethics – Extension of time for service – Arbitration Act 1996, sections 33 and 68 – CPR 3.9 and 6.15(2).
JP MORGAN SECURITIES PLC AND OTHERS v VTB BANK PJSC
[2025] 2 Lloyd's Rep 15
Arbitration – Anti-suit injunction – Whether contracting party could obtain injunction to prevent judicial proceedings against affiliates – Contractual anti-suit injunction – Vexatious and oppressive basis for injunction – Anti-enforcement injunction – Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

Available now

London Arbitrations in Lloyd's Maritime Law Newsletter

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New London Arbitration content is now available in Lloyd's Maritime Law Newsletter, with thanks to the LMAA. 

The latest award summary is London Arbitration 8/25

Charterparty - Amended NYPE 1946 form - Covid-19 PCR test certification for new crew - Rejection of vessel for loading in China - Deviation to Korea to obtain certification - Whether PCR certificates required to make the vessel "in every way fitted for the service" - Whether vessel off-hire.

Read the latest issue of LMLN here.

Maritime Law Search

Available now

Maritime Risk International - latest issue

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Maritime Risk International has been providing independent, expert opinions from leading industry practitioners, organisations and P&I Clubs since 1987. Our authors in key jurisdictions deliver global coverage of the important risk issues facing the maritime industry, so you can spot trends and developments that will affect businesses around the world.

The latest issue of Maritime Risk International is available here.

Navigating insurance claims

Settling claims under different insurance conditions: a comparative study of the American Institute Hull Clauses (2 June 1977) and the Nordic Plan 2013 (2023 version)

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By Adam Rolland, Average Adjuster, Independent Average Adjusters Ltd, Bjørn Slaatten, Average Adjuster, Norway and Petros Tasios, Senior Claims Executive, Seascope (Hellas) SA

This study explores the critical differences between these two major marine insurance frameworks, highlighting how variations in clause wordings affect claims handling and average adjusting.

Key highlights:

  • The Nordic Plan’s collaborative structure between shipowners and insurers, promoting clarity and reducing disputes.
  • How the American Institute Hull Clauses are adapted in practice, with bespoke clauses to address specific vessel and trade needs.
  • Insightful perspectives on claims-handling experiences across both sets of clauses, with a view to enhancing market cooperation and risk transfer strategies.

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Lloyd's Law Reporter

A&N SEAWAYS AND PROJECTS PVT LTD V ALLIANZ BULK CARRIERS DMCC (THE MV "BHARADWAJ")
Arbitration – Challenge to award – Application to amend claim form out of time – Whether claimant had participated in the arbitration – Extension of time – The Arbitration Act 1996, sections 70 and 72
Online Published Date:  18 Aug 2025
LLC EUROCHEM NORTH-WEST-2 AND ANOTHER V SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE SA AND OTHERS
Sanctions – Demand bonds – Demand bonds for construction of fertiliser plant in Russia – Construction company withdrawing following sanctions against founder of buyer of plant – Banks refusing to pay under bonds due to sanctions – Assignment of proceeds of bonds from Russian to Swiss entity – Meaning of "owned or controlled" by designated person – Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, article 2 – Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014, article 11
Online Published Date:  11 Aug 2025
CONTINENTAL SHIPPING LINE PTE LTD V JONATHAN JOHN SHIPPING LTD
Procedure – Mareva injunction – Risk of dissipation of assets
Online Published Date:  11 Aug 2025

Chinese Maritime and Commercial Law Reports

Volume 1 2025 now available

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Lloyd’s List Intelligence is the only publisher of the English language edition of Chinese Maritime and Commercial Law Reports. We are pleased to announce the publication of Volume 1 2025 on i-law.com.

 

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