A recent wave of vessel seizures premised on alter-ego theories has swept through various U.S. federal courts. These cases present significant risks for vessel owners and ship managers, even if the underlying claims are...more
New Development -
The Baltic and International Maritime Council’s (“BIMCO”) Documentary Committee adopted several new clauses and contracts at its recent meeting held on January 25, 2021. Included were: (1) a new charter...more
Blockchain technology ensures security and transparency within transactions. The endless possibilities and solutions that blockchain can provide to a multitude of industries and consumers created a surge of interest over the...more
The energy industry has been at the forefront of the 2020 election, and energy development is an issue that polarizes Americans and our businesses and political leaders in choosing the path for the future. Energy developments...more
11/16/2020
/ Climate Change ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Tax Incentives ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Hydraulic Fracturing Study ,
National Security ,
Renewable Energy ,
Webinars
As the United States develops offshore wind capacity, the need for vessels to support the industry for installation and maintenance will rapidly expand. While it may seem perfectly logical for the industry to adopt the BIMCO...more
A recent United States Supreme Court ruling held that a plaintiff may not recover punitive damages on a maritime claim of unseaworthiness. This new ruling has resolved a split among the circuits and has essentially reinforced...more
Note from the Maritime Industry Team -
Large sectors of the maritime industry—especially offshore—remain in the doldrums, but it nonetheless has been a busy few months for our Blank Rome Maritime group. Our Washington,...more
10/17/2017
/ Coast Guard ,
Congressional Review Act ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Hurricane Harvey ,
Hurricane Irma ,
Hurricane Maria ,
Jones Act ,
Maritime Transport ,
Risk Management ,
Shipping ,
Shipping Cargo ,
Trump Administration ,
Vessels
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
What’s different about “change” in 2017? It certainly seems that we need to redefine what we mean when we consider the term itself.
Shipping historically has been a conservative industry, but its adaptability over the...more
Action Item: Courts must consider whether an insurance policy incorporates other documents and the extent thereof in evaluating the existence of additional insured coverage. Parties should evaluate the policy and underlying...more