When Congress enacted the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, it included several provisions requiring owners and operators of US flag commercial vessels to report complaints and incidents...more
With new regulations on the horizon, manufacturers need to be aware of the potential litigation risks related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As we previously discussed, the U.S. Environmental...more
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) recently announced that it plans to develop and propose regulations to implement the provisions of MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 4, including various shipboard energy efficiency measures aimed at...more
Introduction - In recent years, many in the maritime industry have been closely watching and planning for regulatory changes being initiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in connection with ship efficiency...more
More than 6000 U.S. flag commercial vessels carry more than 200 million passengers annually on domestic voyages in the United States. These include ferries, dinner-cruise vessels, sightseeing and excursion vessels, dive...more
Key Considerations and Best Practices for Ship Owners & Operators - As a vessel owner or operator, are you prepared to mitigate and manage the operational uncertainty and risks of COVID-19? The risks of COVID-19 to seafarers...more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted, and will continue to impact, supply chains and transportation contracts. Those impacted will include the supplier/shipper, the carrier, and the purchaser/receiver. A common...more
The COVID-19 global pandemic and the decline of oil and gas prices have added stress and economic uncertainty to a strained oil and gas industry....more
Top 10 Considerations for Foreign Flag Vessels Calling on U.S. Ports and U.S. Flag Vessels Operating Worldwide (Detailed Discussion) -
For almost a decade we have been discussing MARPOL Annex VI and the new global cap on...more
Do We See Things Any More Clearly After the July 2018 IMO Intersessional Working Group Meeting?
In our July 9, 2018, alert entitled “Do You Clearly See What’s Coming? Having 20/20 Vision For the New 2020 Global Low Sulfur...more
Following are answers to common questions our clients have asked since CCPA was enacted. Please check back for new and updated FAQs in the coming months....more
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On June 28, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”). CCPA grants new privacy rights to Californian residents and applies a notice and consent framework to...more
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Having 20/20 Vision For the New 2020 Global Low Sulfur Requirement for Low Sulfur Fuel for the Shipping Industry
Starting on January 1, 2020, most oceangoing commercial vessels (regardless of the cargo or purpose of the...more
On February 25, 2015, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) published two final policy letters on the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel. Released in draft form in February 2014, the policy letters address...more
When does title in the ship pass from the shipbuilder to the shipowner? Can the parties agree to change when title will pass?
Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, title to the vessel passes when the shipbuilder...more