In the case of Valency International Pte Ltd v JSW International Tradecorp Pte Ltd and others and another appeal [2026] SGCA 1, the Singapore Court of Appeal held that instructions to issue delivery orders, without more, did not constitute conversion; the instructions had to be acted upon before any liability could attach. BACKGROUND Valency International Pte Ltd (“Valency”), the claimant in the case, financed the purchase of […]
Updates for vessels calling into Turkiye in 2026. 7 January 2026 Correspondent Ulgener brings us this update on the new rates for pollution fines. Read the online circular here. 2 December 2025 Following the increase in pollution fines in Turkiye for 2026, Correspondent Omur Marine brings us this update on new minimum limits for coastal facility pollution insurance. On the date of 25.11.2025, a Communiqué amending […]
Summary The “Happy Aras” (the “Vessel”) was on a laden voyage from Reni, Ukraine to Mersin, Turkey when she grounded off Turkey. The Vessel was seriously damaged, and Owners declared general average. Cargo Insurers, who had issued general average security on Cargo Interests’ behalf, refused to pay a USD1.2m general average contribution to Owners, alleging that the grounding was caused by Owners’ actionable fault in […]
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