Marine Honour: Who Foots the Bill for Oil Pollution?
July 1, 2024
In this edition of the Notes from the Bar, we examine the compensation regime in Singapore in relation to oil pollution.
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Deciphering Sanction Clauses in Letters of Credit
October 13, 2023
In this edition of Notes from the Bar, we examine the Singapore Court of Appeal’s comments in the case of Kuvera Resources Pte Ltd v JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA [2023] SGCA 28 on the interpretation of sanctions clauses and the basic underlying legal principles applicable to a letter of credit involving sanctions clauses.
GENCON 2022 and the shipowners’ right to suspend and terminate
February 27, 2023
In this edition of the Notes from the Bar, we take a look at Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd v. Maersk Tankers Singapore Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 242 and the discussion surrounding mis-delivery claims and the issue of causation.
Delivery without presentation of the bills of lading; but did it cause the loss?
October 28, 2022
In this edition of the Notes from the Bar, we take a look at Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd v. Maersk Tankers Singapore Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 242 and the discussion surrounding mis-delivery claims and the issue of causation.
Judicial oversight of arbitrations in Singapore: is it a boon or bane for maritime arbitrations?
June 24, 2022
Our Mr. Joseph Tan delivered a presentation about the current developments in the judicial oversight of arbitrations in Singapore at the IBA Maritime & Transport
Justice hurried risks justice buried, while justice delayed may be justice denied.
February 16, 2022
Since the introduction of case management, the courts and arbitration tribunals are focusing more on efficiency and how to expedite the resolution of disputes. One
A blissful no to damages for delay on top of demurrage
December 3, 2021
In this edition of Notes from the bar, we discuss the English Court of Appeal’s decision in the case of the Eternal Bliss [2021] Lloyd’s Rep. Plus 122 where it was found that no further damages can be claimed for delays apart from demurrage.
Notes from the Bar – Not all “subjects” in the formation of contracts are made the same
October 20, 2021
An article jointly published by Mr. M Jagannath of NAU Pte Ltd and Mr. Joseph Tan of JLex LLC debating the advantages of recovering pure economic loss for damage to cargoes under Singapore Law and English Law
Suez Canal blocked – and it is not the MV Ever Given
April 7, 2021
In this month’s article, we revisit two old cases where the blockage to the Suez Canal in 1956 led to legal claims being brought by shipping and trade parties.
In rem action vs insolvency law – PetroChina International v. Demise Charterer of Ocean Winner
February 26, 2021
In this month’s article, we discuss the Singapore High Court decision of PetroChina International (Singapore) Pte Ltd v. Owner and/or Demise Charterer of the vessel “Ocean Winner” [2021] SGHC 8 where the court considered competing considerations of a statutory lien and a moratorium imposed by the insolvency regime.