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New IBAMA Regulation on Ship-to-Ship Operations Enters into Force

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On January 23, 2026, Normative Instruction No. 22/2025 (the ”NI”), issued by the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (“IBAMA"), entered into force. The NI regulates the procedures for...more

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The Maritime Sector: A "Front Line" of U.S. Sanctions

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The maritime shipping sector has become a key target of sanctions policymakers and enforcement agencies in the U.S., European Union and United Kingdom as government authorities in these jurisdictions seek to advance national...more

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MAINBRACE: January 2026

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I recently spent four days on a commercial vessel while it transited from port to port delivering cargo. As a former mariner I really enjoyed being back out at sea, but I quickly realized how much has changed for the life of...more

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Spotlight on …

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How did you begin your career in the maritime industry, and what early experiences shaped your professional path? I started in the maritime industry in the early 1990s, right out of law school, as a staff attorney and...more

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The Limitation Act in the United States: A Deeper Look

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This article follows on a 2021 MAINBRACE article, “The Gateway to Federal Court: Admiralty Jurisdiction and Limitation of Liability,” which discussed the practical use of the Shipowners’ Limitation of Liability Act, 46 U.S.C....more

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The Casualty Occurred, Now What? Preserve the Evidence!

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After a marine casualty occurs, there will be many immediate actions for the relevant parties, including the vessel’s owner, manager, insurers, and counsel (“vessel interests”), to handle. This article is one in a series...more

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Trends in Ship Finance

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The ship finance industry continues to evolve in a manner previewed in years past by regulatory action and evolving lender profiles. This Holland & Knight article explores recent trends in traditional bank lending and the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

More Trickle than Gusher: OFAC’s New Rules do Not Quite Signal New Venezuelan Oil Rush

In the month since the U.S. took custody of Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, the U.S. oil industry has been buzzing with rumors and speculation on what new opportunities may lie just south of the Caribbean. Venezuela is...more

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EPA as guard at the gates: The Agency’s strengthening enforcement of illegal chemical and pesticide imports

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Under the Trump Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has shifted its approach to enforcement to emphasize curtailing unlawful imports of pesticides, toxic chemicals, and other polluting products at...more

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Motions to Exclude Expert Testimony and for Summary Judgment Decided in Favor of Shipyard Defendants

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Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Western District of Washington - Plaintiff Shirley Johnson sued multiple defendants for the mesothelioma-caused death of decedent, Lonnie “Bill” Stubblefield Jr., including...more

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NOAA Finalizes Consolidated Process for Exploration Licenses and Commercial Recovery Permits for Deep Seabed Mining

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On January 21, 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) published a final rule consolidating the process for U.S. companies to obtain exploration licenses and permits for commercial recovery of...more

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Deep-Sea Mining: Navigating Legal Challenges

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Deep-sea mining is increasingly viewed as a potential source of critical minerals needed for the energy transition and advanced technologies, yet it operates within a complex and evolving legal and regulatory landscape. The...more

Perkins Coie

Race to the Seabed: NOAA Digs Deeper With Combined Permitting for Mineral Exploration and Recovery in International Waters

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On January 21, 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a final rule revising its regulations governing deep seabed mining under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act of 1980 (DSHMRA). ...more

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Ocean Carriers' Chassis Mandates Face FMC Scrutiny

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On January 26, 2025, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) launched an investigation into reports that ocean common carriers are improperly restricting truckers and shippers from obtaining chassis. The Shipping Act requires...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 1.23.26

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Governor Gavin Newsom announced last week that the state will allocate $107.3 million toward 673 new affordable rental homes that will prioritize Los Angeles County residents displaced by last year’s wildfires....more

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Global Chaos and Global Trade - The New World Disorder and the Ensuing Economic Carnage - Hot Topics in International Trade -...

Well, here we are once again, with the U.S. shaking global trade up via the now recalled tariffs that were to be used as pressure on EU countries until Greenland was handed over. News reports had originally stated that...more

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From Dock to Doorstep: Exploring Good and Bad Faith Across Land and Sea

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Insurance law is, at its core, a law of relationships. Whether land-based or maritime, every policy rests on an expectation of honesty, transparency, and fairness. Yet the way the law defines good faith—and the consequences...more

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Shipping and Energy: Year in Review 2025

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Welcome to the Shipping and Energy Year in Review 2025 from the London office of Haynes Boone. As editor of our quarterly newsletter, I am delighted to bring together, in one place, the alerts, articles, publications and...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of January 12, 2026

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RUSSIA - UK Government amends one entry to the UK sanctions list under the Russian regime: On January 16, 2026, OFSI amended the entry for John Michael Ormerod on the UK sanctions list under the Russia regime. This...more

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Critical Minerals at a Critical Point: NOAA’s Decision Point

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On December 23, 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) formally announced receipt and commencement of public review of exploration license applications for deep seabed mining under the Deep Seabed...more

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ANTAQ Expands Oversight to Include Enforcement of Port Lease Contracts (PAF 2026)

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Brazil’s National Waterway Transport Agency (ANTAQ) has revised its port oversight model as of 2026. In addition to compliance checks under Resolution No. 75 and risk-based operational reviews, ANTAQ will now systematically...more

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Navigating the U.S. “Dual-Track” Venezuela Sanctions Policy Post-Maduro

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The U.S. military operation on January 3, 2026, and the subsequent extraction of Nicolás Maduro, has significantly shifted regional dynamics in the Western Hemisphere....more

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FMC Sets New Compliance Benchmark with $22 Million Enforcement Action

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On January 6, 2026, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a precedential order against a major global container‑shipping and logistics provider levying over $22 million in civil penalties and offering key compliance...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Understanding FELA and the Jones Act: Unique Protections for Railroad and Maritime Workers

Over many years, laws have developed to provide a cause of action for employees due to injuries that have occurred from operations of many industries that have made, and continue to make, significant contributions to the...more

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Conditions Precedent and Deemed Fulfilment

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Conditions precedent play an important role in contracts and it is often said that a party cannot benefit from its own breach. But in King Crude Carriers SA and others v Ridgebury November LLC and others [2025] UKSC 39, the...more

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