The Hanjin crisis has been dominating the shipping news since 31 August 2016 when the company filed for court receivership in South Korea...

Even if a Bill of Lading does not expressly contain an arbitration clause it might refer disputes to arbitration through the charterparty which may include an arbitration clause. The reference to arbitration shall be clear and unambiguous.

The U.A.E and Republic of South Korea have not entered into a bi-lateral treaty under which they are obliged to recognise each other's court orders or judgments

During the hike of the global pandemic, many rights and obligations on the part of the individuals were brought to the pause and were even destroyed.

The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) is in the final stages of completing the rules for the first maritime arbitration centre in the Middles East: the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC).

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...

The UAE Cabinet recently issued resolution Number 31 of 2019 (the Resolution).

UAE Federal Law No. 26 of 1981, more commonly known as the UAE Maritime Code (the "Maritime Code"), is 35 years old and arguably showing signs of age.

Article 178 of the Egyptian Trade Maritime Law No. 8 of 1990 provides that the charterer shall pay the owner the charter rate for the overrun period in case of late redelivery under time charterparties

Following consultation with shipping industry representatives, the Dubai Maritime City Authority has recently announced an initiative to establish a specialised maritime arbitration centre known as the "Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre".

As a trading and logistics hub, the UAE is often the point for seafarers to embark or disembark their vessels and ensuring a smooth transit for seafarers is dependent on securing the right visa for them.

The UAE’s National Transport Authority (the "NTA") has recently published its new regulations ("Regulations") for larger private yachts, bringing much needed clarity and depth to the existing local regulatory structure.

Recently, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) updated and improved its maritime laws in order to strengthen the role that the maritime industry sector plays in international trade. Federal Decree-Law No. (43) of 2023.

A recent decision of a specialist tribunal in Dubai could have far-reaching consequences for the maritime industry.

Suppose an individual has borrowed a specific sum of money against an asset of a reciprocal value as security.

The UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a premier hub for superyacht activity.

In an action filed before the Dubai Court of Cassation, the Court held that when the Insurance Company, the insurer of goods carried by sea, pay compensation to the insured for the loss or damage, it will subrogate the insured in his right and claim towards the carrier.

The New Maritime Law is about to be endorsed.

Following the initial Dubai Maritime Agenda in 2015, the second event was successfully held on 10 October at the Address Dubai Marina under the patronage of His Highness...

Except in specific circumstances, an arrest may be made of not only the vessel to which the claim relates but any other vessel owned by the defendant at the time the claim occurs.