SHIP COLLISION: RISK OF OIL POLLUTION

Foreword Oil pollution resulting from ship collisions is a pressing environmental concern that can have devastating effects on marine ecosystems and local economies. Collisions, particularly involving oil tankers, pose significant risks as they can cause the hull to rupture, leading to the catastrophic release of thousands, or even millions, of gallons of crude oil or… Continue reading SHIP COLLISION: RISK OF OIL POLLUTION

DELIVERY OF CARGO WITHOUT SURRENDER OF BILL OF LADING – A POTENTIAL RISK

Facts of the case The shipping line, based on the House Bill of Lading issued by its agent in Vietnam, has delivered the goods to the buyer while not receiving the surrendered Bill from the buyer. Therefore, the seller has brought up a claim against the shipping line’s agent, which was actually at the shipping… Continue reading DELIVERY OF CARGO WITHOUT SURRENDER OF BILL OF LADING – A POTENTIAL RISK