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The shipping industry, responsible for transporting around 90% of the world’s goods, operates under a complex network of regulations designed to ensure safety, environmental protection, and fair labor practices. Two of the most prominent global organizations that govern the maritime sector are the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Together, they set and enforce key regulations to ensure vessels are operating safely, humanely, and sustainably […]

Risks of war and civil unrest impacting the shipping industry are nothing new, but today’s unstable political environment has recently brought these risks to the fore. In this publication, we discuss possible ways in which contractual parties can protect themselves against such risks in a maritime context. Download Conflict – The impact on charterparties and issues for consideration

The current situation in Ukraine is fast moving. Dangerous sea areas and changes in the operational status of ports may occur at any time. Updates received from correspondents are published below. You are strongly advised to contact local agents for the latest advice should you have a vessel trading to Ukraine. Our team will report on new sanctions as they are rolled out. Please contact […]