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On 12 May 2022 the Cyprus Parliament enacted a law establishing a Commercial Court and an Admiralty Court in Cyprus. In the present article, we focus on the Admiralty Court.

The Supreme Court's recent decision in Associated Agencies Limited v Roha Premicum [sic] Potato Limited considered the principles of agency and functions of bills of lading and provided a useful summary of this area of law.

The respondent, Delaford Trading Limited, was engaged in a separate action (20/12) in the Admiralty Court against the same ship for provision of bunkers and lubricants.

Greece and Turkey, the two Aegean Sea neighbours, have a long tradition of confrontational relations.

The Department of Merchant Shipping ("DMS") has issued a number of Notifications giving guidance on its interpretation of certain aspects of the Merchant Shipping (Fees and Taxing Provisions) Law of 2010 ("the Tonnage Tax Law").

When advising on sanctions, the lawyer providing the relevant advice should be extra careful to cover all angles of the specific transaction.

The Marine Accidents Investigation Committee was established on December 19 2013 under the Marine Casualties and Incidents Investigation Law (2012).

The fascination of owning a superyacht is undeniable; luxury, freedom, and prestige. However, the legal intricacies that accompany this acquisition are often overlooked in the excitement.

The shipping industry has for many years proved to be one of the most successful sectors of the Cyprus economy. It is the longest serving generator of foreign direct investment and contributes...

In this respect, the tonnage tax of each vessel can be reduced up to 30% if they have proactively demonstrated measures to reduce their environmental print.

Pursuant to Circular 8/2020, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping has announced a number of urgent provisional measures in an effort to support shipping companies and owners of Cyprus registered ships.

Cyprus stands as a premier maritime hub, offering one of the world's most competitive ship registries. Its strategic position at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, combined with a robust legal framework...

The reported existence of oil and natural gas reserves off the coast of Cyprus has prompted the Republic of Cyprus to introduce modern legislation to regulate the oil and gas sectors and to claim the Exclusive Economic Zone of the island in accordance with the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention.

In April 2012, the Cypriot House of Representatives ratified the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 into the Cyprus national legislation.

Prior to the commencement of the Law, the House of Representatives, voted to amend the constitution and in particular article 4(3), so as to allow...

On 23rd June 2026, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping (SDM) issued Circular No. 17/2026, introducing a revised regulatory framework governing the use of Electronic Log Books (e-Log Books) on board Cyprus-flagged vessels...

A recent judgment issued by the Admiralty Court of Cyprus is noteworthy for the judge's comments on the damages to which the claimant would have been entitled had he succeeded rather than the reasons for rejecting his claim.