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Periods of armed conflict and geopolitical disruption inevitably prompt questions about whether charterparties can be brought to an end under the English law doctrine of frustration. With continuing disruption, heightened security risk and delay affecting shipping in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, shipowners and charterers may be considering whether current fixtures have been, or may yet become, frustrated by delay.   Under English law, frustration remains an exceptional remedy. The bar is deliberately high, […]

The term Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier was formally defined under the US Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. § 40102).. This Act codified the NVOCC as an operator that issues its own bills of lading and accepts carrier liability without owning or operating vessels..The NVOCC has evolved into one of the most commercially versatile roles in container shipping worldwide.. How does the NVOCC model work in practice..?? […]

The publication “Unsafe Port Claims 2026” prepared by UK Defence Club examines one of the most important legal issues in maritime shipping — the responsibility for sending a vessel to an unsafe port. The guide explains how unsafe port disputes arise, what legal principles apply, and how shipowners and charterers can protect themselves from financial and operational risks. A central topic of the publication is […]