New Maritime Approach in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced a transformative shift in its maritime sector with the new Saudi Commercial Maritime Regulation, enacted via Royal Decree No. M33/1440 and published in the Official Gazette on January 5, 2019. This significant legislative change,…
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Marine and shipping trends in 2024 As the maritime industry charts its course into 2024 and beyond, significant transformations are underway, driven by technological advancements, sustainability imperatives, and regulatory changes. In this dynamic landscape, legal considerations play a pivotal role in shaping the operations, obligations, and liabilities of stakeholders within…
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The New Maritime Law of the UAE The maritime industry has long been a cornerstone of global trade, and nowhere is this more evident than in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As a nation with a rich maritime heritage and a strategic location at the crossroads of international shipping routes,…
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An In-depth Exploration of Shipping Law in United Kingdom Shipping law in the United Kingdom is a multifaceted legal domain that governs the activities, operations, and transactions related to maritime trade and navigation. This comprehensive legal framework ensures the safety of vessels, protection of the marine environment, and the rights…
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New Maritime law: Oman The Sultanate of Oman is not a signatory to the 1924 Hague Rules corresponding to Bills of lading nor the 1974 Athens convention in relation to the carriage of travelers, we presently see a modern local codification of identical insurances. In the numerous maritime regions where…
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Limitation of Liability in Maritime Matters The existence of vessels trade generally includes them in mishaps that result in claims. Personal injury, property damage (such as harm to vessels and beacons on the seashore and coast setups), shipment damage, and other claims may be made. In a broad sense, any…
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Economic and Fraud Provisions in the Middle East “There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say, engages in open…
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Impact of COVID-19 on the Shipping and Maritime Industry The outbreak of the infectious disease named as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by the newly discovered coronavirus has caused chaos and panic all over the world causing the ceasing of all normal daily activities like going to work, a walk…
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Warranties in Marine Insurance: USA It was in the 18th Century that, Lord Mansfield attempted to separate the concept by mentioning that warranties are a part of a policy that is written; however, the representations are created out of a written agreement and can be answered either equally or substantially.…
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Limitation Funds in UAE As with most of the world’s trading countries, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has embraced international conventions in its national laws which, in certain conditions, allow carriers such as shipowners to confine their liability for claims made against them. Archaeologically, the reason for letting shipowners limit their…
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An Overview of The UN Convention on Contracts For The International Sale of Goods Part II (Provision) CISG in Action With the original signatures of representatives from 62 countries,[i]CISG Convention entered into force in 1998—where, despite its number of signatories, it was only ratified by ten nations. Its original…
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LAW OF SEA “It was the Law of the Sea, they said. Civilization ends at the waterline. Beyond that, we all enter the food chain, and not always right at the top.” -Hunter S. Thompson As in the movie Life of Pi, where the adventures of the sea help the…
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THE HEART OF GULF – BAHRAIN “A ‘start-up’ is a company that is confused about – what is products, who its customers are and how to make money.” Centrally located in the Gulf, stable economic climate, business-friendly atmosphere, state-of-art technology, and exceptional business opportunities are sufficient to convince an investor…
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CLAIMING DEMURRAGE FOR UNRETURNED CONTAINERS A Case Study Time and tide wait for none. The earliest acknowledged record of this proverb is by St. Marher in 1225; however, the actual origin of this saying cannot be certainly determined. St. Marher had stated that ‘te tide and te time þat tu…
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