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February 23, 2022
Limitation of Liability – who is the “operator” of the vessel?
The Court of Appeal has provided much-needed guidance on the meaning of an “operator” within the Limitation Convention. In so doing, it reversed Teare J’s first instance decision which we previously reported on here. The Court of Appeal held that the term “operator”... Read more >
February 21, 2022
Ukraine / Russia tensions cause headaches for ship owners
The ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine are causing headaches for many of our retainer clients operating in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. The latest news is that Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov have just been added to the areas... Read more >
February 17, 2022