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
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
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
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