Foreword Backlogged cargo at seaports and airports has increasingly become a significant issue in international trade, affecting not only the carriers but also customs authorities, port service businesses, and even the stakeholders involved in the transaction, including the shipper and consignee. The Growing Problem of Backlogged Cargo One of the key challenges facing the logistics… Continue reading HANDLING OF BACKLOGGED CARGO: CHALLENGES AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
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SHIPWRECK: RESOLUTION FOR INVOLVED DISPUTES
Foreword Navigating the sea waters of maritime law can be challenging, the removal of shipwrecks is a legally regulated process involving safety, environmental protection, and navigational interests. In Vietnam, this matter is primarily governed by the 2015 Maritime Code and Decree No. 05/2017/ND-CP. These legal instruments empower competent authorities to take necessary action when a… Continue reading SHIPWRECK: RESOLUTION FOR INVOLVED DISPUTES
NAVIGATING SHIP ARREST: SECURE TO CLAIM FOR PAYMENT OF REPAIR COSTS
Foreword In the maritime industry, vessel repair is a vital service that ensures the safe and continuous operation of ships. However, when disputes arise over unpaid repair fees, the legal remedies available to ship repairers may not be as straightforward as expected. Many repairers assume that they can arrest a vessel to secure payment, but… Continue reading NAVIGATING SHIP ARREST: SECURE TO CLAIM FOR PAYMENT OF REPAIR COSTS
ARBITRATION UNDER LMAA RULES
Foreword In this age of international commerce, arbitration stands to be the ubiquitous way to resolve disputes, not just among commercial parties, but also between commercial parties and governments. In following the change towards globalization of world trade and investment, arbitration practices between different institutions in different countries have developed to become more harmonized. Thus,… Continue reading ARBITRATION UNDER LMAA RULES
SHIP COLLISION: PILOTAGE LIABILITY IN COASTAL SEAPORTS
Foreword Pilotage liability in ship collisions refers to the legal responsibility of pilots who guide ships through navigable waters, particularly in confined or challenging areas such as ports, narrow channels, or congested waterways. In coastal seaports, where the likelihood of collisions and accidents is increased, understanding pilotage liability is important. The first issue is to… Continue reading SHIP COLLISION: PILOTAGE LIABILITY IN COASTAL SEAPORTS