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U.S. federal maritime policy will shift meaningfully in the coming months and years following the Trump Administration’s announcement of the Maritime Action Plan (the MAP) on February 16, 2026....more
The EU has a dual-pronged strategy to decarbonise hard-to-abate transport sectors. In this article we focus on aviation and shipping, comparing the two regimes....more
The Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association and BIMCO recently adopted SALEFORM 2025, a new standard form memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the sale and purchase of vessels. The new standard form introduces welcome updates to...more
On 23 April 2026, the European Union adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus, further amending Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (Regulation 833), Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 (Regulation...more
On April 24, U.S. Customs and Border Protection extended a limited waiver of the Jones Act that had originally been granted on March 19. As a result of the waiver, non-U.S. flagged vessels are permitted to transport certain...more
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, carrying roughly 25% of global seaborne oil trade – around 20 million barrels per day. Its stability underpins global energy supply and the...more
For nearly a century, the United States Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) has granted ocean carriers the right to limit their liability to $500 per package. Yet, because the statute famously declines to define what a...more
The global sulfuric acid market is in the middle of a supply shock not seen since 2008. Two independent events—the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping since late February 2026 and China’s reported...more
I recently had coffee with an acquaintance who works in real estate. He was aware that our law practice has a focus on shipping and presumed we were very busy because of the events taking place in the Strait of Hormuz. What...more
When a vessel arrives in a U.S. port, its owners, operators, and crew face a complex regulatory environment. The United States presents challenges for vessels because U.S. federal laws and regulations, and in some cases...more
The Department of Justice (“DOJ” or the “Department”) released its new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (“CEP”) on March 10, 2026, establishing, for the first time, a single, comprehensive framework...more
Roughly two thirds of the ocean lies outside of any country’s jurisdiction. This area, encompassing about half of the Earth’s total surface, is known as the “high seas.” The high seas hold huge importance to the health of the...more
In the Army, you are taught that uncertainty is best confronted with discipline, purpose, and established processes. Reconnaissance is traditionally understood as a military activity aimed at reducing uncertainty, shaping...more
Welcome to our fourth issue of 2026 of The Site Report – our construction law insights e-newsletter. WV Manufacturers Association's WVMEG Summit, Charleston, WV, May 4-5 This regional event brings together manufacturing...more
On April 24, President Trump extended the existing waiver of the Jones Act (the “Waiver”), which permits foreign-flagged vessels to transport oil, fuel and fertilized between U.S. ports. The original waiver was set to expire...more
The Strait of Hormuz has been a theoretical risk in energy markets for decades. In the spring of 2026, it became a very real one. Since late February, when U.S. military operations against Iran triggered the closure of the...more
As discussed in a previous Holland & Knight alert, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued guidance on the March 17, 2026, Jones Act waiver requested by the U.S. Department of War (DOW). ...more
On March 16, 2026, the Trump Administration issued a sixty-day waiver to application of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (46 U.S.C. §55012), better known as the “Jones Act”. Initially passed in the years immediately following...more
The deep sea mining landscape has seen significant activity across multiple fronts in the first quarter of 2026. This briefing summarizes recent key developments at the international level and among major private and state...more
In SLB & Ors v PAK & Ors [2026] EWHC 449 (Comm), Mr Justice Calver dismissed appeals against ten arbitral awards arising from shipbuilding contracts on the basis that a contractual term to provide refund guarantees within a...more
The Federal Maritime Commission recently denied nearly every carrier request to fast-track emergency war surcharges within their tariffs—a dramatic shift from just two years ago. This marks a turning point in maritime...more
A recent report involving a missing New Jersey fisherman in the Delaware Bay highlights not only the risks associated with working on the water, but also the multifaceted legal framework that applies when a maritime incident...more
Overview - The Trump administration announced a temporary waiver of the Jones Act on Wednesday 18 March, meaning that foreign-flagged vessels will be permitted to transport goods, such as fertiliser, natural gas, coal and...more
Brazil's National Waterway Transportation Agency ("ANTAQ") has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the concession process for the access channel to the Organized Port of Santos, in the state of São Paulo. The session will...more
The ocean has always been central to American power and prosperity. Now, the federal government is betting big – really big – on bringing shipbuilding and maritime dominance back to American shores....more