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. Read More
In rem action vs insolvency law – PetroChina International v. Demise Charterer of Ocean Winner
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. Read More
Maritime liens explained – the case of the Echo Star
In this month’s edition of Notes from the Bar, we discuss the recent Singapore High Court decision in the case of The Royal Arsenal v The Echo Star [2020] SGHC 200 and the concept of maritime liens. Read More
Unusual times call for unusual means – when the English Courts decides on security for a vessel arrested in Singapore
In this month’s Notes from the Bar, we discuss the case of the “Miracle Hope” [2020] EWHC 995 (Comm) where the English Courts, in an unusual situation, had to decide on security for a vessel arrested in Singapore. Read More
