Maritime and Admiralty Law

Trials, cases, penalties, constitution, court… Common law terms are an integral part of our everyday life. But how about maritime and admiralty law? What do they stand for, and how different are they from each other and common law? If you are curious about it then let’s dive in. Differences Between Maritime and Admiralty Law…

Black Sea Grain Initiative

Food crises were among the ravages of the Russia-Ukrania War. As so much the more in developing countries, adverse impacts were atrocious. To smother the extent of the food crisis, an agreement was signed in Istanbul on July 22, 2022. Here are the details of the establishment of a humanitarian maritime corridor that allows ships…

Eliminating Copper from Antifouling Paint

A short while ago, Danish biotech company Cysbio discovered a way to take off copper from the antifouling paints. The exploration has the potential to change the industry. But why is the concept so hope-inspiring?  Without further ado, let’s dive into details. What is Antifouling Paint? Brand new vessels freshly delivered from the shipyard do…

Recondite Maritime Laws and Prohibited Goods

Maritime law refers to the regulations of the principal issues such as shipping trade, buying/selling of ships or prohibition of imported goods. Frankly, for the most part, maritime law is above our head. Even the attorneys who specialized in maritime law can feel perplexed when facing case documents. However, maritime laws also have an attractive…

Sea Mine Threat in The Black Sea

This morning on March 28, Turkish security forces neutralized a naval mine off Igneada, near the border with Bulgaria. Following the incident, Turkish fishing vessels have been prohibited from operating in the Black Sea until further notice. The sightings of further mines are possible in the coming weeks, resulting in localized disruptions to shipping. The…

Will 2022 Rates Offer Some Relief for Tanker Owners?

Is 2022 smoother than 2021? The quickest answer is ‘no’. Following the tumultuous year of 2021, the new year could have remediated the issues yet recent developments and ongoing war only worsened the scenario in dire straits. Let’s get into details in regard to freight rates.  The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Report…