The development of large autonomous merchant vessels, also known as Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (“MASS”), has progressed at a significant pace with new vessels entering operation every year. Almost every maritime nation...more
Note from the Editor -
As another year comes to a close, it is a perfect opportunity to evaluate the challenges and opportunities that we faced—and hopefully, embraced and overcame—as well as the goals we will set for the...more
The maritime industry is currently experiencing a sea change in technological disruption through the increased development of advanced automation on unmanned surface vessels (“USVs”). Automated vessel technology is rapidly...more
Welcome to the summer 2017 edition of Mainbrace. To say we live in interesting times would be a serious understatement. We read headlines on a daily basis that challenge traditionally accepted notions of how governments...more
6/20/2017
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Antiboycott Requirements ,
Arbitration ,
Coast Guard ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
International Arbitration ,
Jones Act ,
Punitive Damages ,
Vessels
In this issue:
- A Note from the Editor
- Congress and Administration Take Cautious Approach to Crude Exports as Oil Prices Fall
- Meet Blank Rome—Fairfield Sentry: Comity, Seller’s Remorse, and Chapter...more
On September 4, 2014 the federal district judge overseeing the multidistrict litigation resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill issued long-awaited rulings as to liability. The court concluded that BP is subject to...more
9/9/2014
/ BP ,
Clean Water Act ,
Deepwater Horizon ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Environmental Liability ,
Environmental Policies ,
Gross Negligence ,
Gulf Oil Spill ,
Multidistrict Litigation ,
Negligence ,
Willful Misconduct