Rouse Insider's Guide To Singapore - Vol. 002

Singapore Arbitration 2/26 examines when vessel delays under a previous fixture may constitute anticipatory repudiatory breach of a subsequent charterparty. The award clarifies charterers' rights to terminate before the cancelling date and reaffirms the Monroe Obligation's application even without express ETA provisions.

When vessels face war risks or operational hindrances, maritime contracts provide different protective mechanisms through VOYWAR/CONWARTIME clauses and bill of lading hindrance provisions. This analysis examines how these contractual tools operate in distinct spheres, bind different parties, and offer varying levels of protection when vessels cannot safely reach their destinations.

Singapore is set to formally establish the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) on 1 April, marking a strategic shift to consolidate its space capabilities and capture a larger slice of the global space economy.

Allianz Insurance recently made headlines for underwriting a fully driverless autonomous vehicle ("AV") service in Singapore.

We recently welcomed industry executives from all segments of the transportation and logistics industry to our annual Transportation and Shipping Dinner in Singapore. The entire industry has experienced...

As noted in our June 2024 Legalseas "What is a "ship?" article, the summary of the "ECO SPARK" Singapore High Court's judgments is summarised below.

What appears to be a simple question is not as straightforward as one would think. One might take the view that it is just a matter of common sense whether something...

To meet its goals on the phasing out of internal combustion engine vehicles from its vehicle population by 2040 and building a low-carbon future, Singapore has rolled...

Singapore has traditionally been a favourable jurisdiction for financiers to enforce their mortgage over vessels.

Asia's vibrant economies are driving a substantial amount of commodity trading and, with that, substantial shipping activity.