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In a case involving a moorage contract for a float home, the Federal court has held that regular late payments and outstanding debts warrant the sale of the vessel; spotty record keeping by the marina disallows it to receive costs on a solicitor-client basis.

Shipowners around the world, especially those with vessels registered in an open registry, may face pressure by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) in the form of on-board inspections.

The European Commission has unveiled its proposed "Fit for 55" legislation to accelerate the EU's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Largely overlooked by the international fervour around the "hydrogen economy", the ammonia energy industry has been quietly developing its own infrastructure to take full advantage...

In the recent decision of SOS Marine Inc. v. M/V Gentle Seas (Ship), 2024 FC 1042, the Federal Court of Canada considered whether information disclosed in arbitration...

On July 2, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) dismissed an application for leave to appeal from a group of First Nations in British Columbia who sought to challenge the federal Cabinet's...

With summer around the corner (and the countdown continues), it will soon be time to retrieve your good ‘ole faithful boat from winter hibernation. Before you sail off into the blue, there are some safety measures you need to consider

In an interesting case regarding the definition of piracy, the U.S. District Court for the eastern District of Virginia dismissed charges against a number of accused who approached the USS ASHLAND aboard a small skiff in the Gulf of Aden.

In two strikingly similar recent cases before the small claims division of the Court of Québec, the court has held twice that the defendant cruise lines may not be represented by lawyers...

A vessel strikes a marine terminal trestle while in port in Vancouver, causing damage in excess of $60 million dollars.

On October 25, 2023, the Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Site Registration Requirements), SOR/2023-206 (the "Amendments") came into force.

The Supreme Court gave an important decision on the limitation of liability for maritime claims and wilful misconduct under a marine insurance contract.

Transport Canada has temporarily relaxed hours of service regulations for federally regulated motor carriers and their drivers who are engaged in transporting essential supplies and equipment...

A recent United States court decision raises questions about the investigation and prosecution of seafarers involved in maritime incidents on the west Coast.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in court access in many jurisdictions being severely curtailed.

The English and Welsh High Court of Justice recently clarified the "true construction and application" of Art IV r 5(a) of the Hague-Visby Rules. Specifically, the High Court held that Art...