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The Polar – still waiting on the Supreme Court
June 22, 2023

The Polar – still waiting on the Supreme Court

Readers of our blog will recall that this case is still pending consideration by the Supreme Court. The case was due to be heard this month but was stood out at the request of the parties. We hope that this important case will eventually come before the Supreme Court.... Read more >
Tankers shun Nigeria due to backdated tax demands
June 21, 2023

Tankers shun Nigeria due to backdated tax demands

Recent developments in Nigeria have led the government to issue backdated tax demands on many tanker owners. These taxes appear to relate to an old tax law under which, in certain circumstances, tax was payable on oil exports. It seems however that the law was not... Read more >
Damages for Early Redelivery
June 13, 2023

Damages for Early Redelivery

Shipping is a cyclical business and so are the disputes that come and go with the various cycles. In recent weeks, we’ve seen more enquiries from our ship owner clients and those who insure them concerning charterers trying to find ways out of what are now... Read more >
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