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I have drawn attention to the fact that the “authorities” are closing in on sub-standard vessels in the past. This was discussed openly at our AGM in Malta. Port State interventions have improved the quality of Commercial Shipping, but we should not ignore “Climate Control“ and the drive to reduce carbonemissions. Rules on the quality of vessels, and their polluting propulsion systems, are being tightened […]

The Arbitration and Appeals Committee considered a proposal to amend the current procedure at an Arbitration Appeal on the premise that Respondents should serve submissions before the hearing, whereas currently only Outline Reasons for Appeal are served. In addition, they also discussed whether both parties should submit a concise document, in a specified time frame and that the concept of a “joint bundle” should be […]

Following extensive and ongoing discussion of the Scott v Avery provision that is included in the FOSFA Arbitration Clause, the FOSFA Council has approved a recommendation from the FOSFA Arbitration and Appeals Committee to amend the clause so that it will allow parties to seek security while progressing substantive issues of a dispute under FOSFA Arbitration. The amendment will be effective across all FOSFA Contracts […]