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The national and global laws and regulations affecting the shipping industry are continually changing. Here at Shearwater Law our experts are continuously tracking and monitoring these changes - find their latest thinking and insights below.

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11/12/2023

UK Workboats to Be Subject to New Standards

Following a public consultation, the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has introduced both a new statutory instrument (SI) and an accompanying new code of practice covering the safety of small workboats and pilot boats.

07/12/2023

The Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023: What Is It?

The Electronic Trade Documents Act has recently received Royal Assent and become law. But, what exactly is it, and what are the expected impacts of it? The Shearwater Law team takes a look…

30/11/2023

Commercial Court Clarifies Which Version of York-Antwerp Rules Apply Under Congenbill 1994

A debate which has rumbled on for several years - namely, which version of the York-Antwerp Rules (YAR) applies to General Average (GA) contributions under Congen 94 bills of lading - has received clarification following a court case.

29/11/2023

Amendments to International Merchant Shipping Requirements Implemented Into UK Domestic Law

Three sets of amendments to international merchant shipping requirements have been implemented into UK law. These amendments cover damage stability in cargo ships, load line protocol and prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances carried in bulk.

29/11/2023

Arbitration Bill Begins Its Progress Through Parliament

The Government has announced that the new Arbitration Bill has taken its first steps on its legislative journey toward becoming law. The Bill represents an attempt to enact certain amendments to the Arbitration Act of 1996 as recommended by the Law Commission.

29/11/2023

U.S. Ramps Up Sanctions on Maritime Companies

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed fresh sanctions on an array of maritime companies for shipping Russian oil sold above the G7’s price cap.

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UK Workboats to Be Subject to New Standards

The Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023: What Is It?

Commercial Court Clarifies Which Version of York-Antwerp Rules Apply Under Congenbill 1994

Amendments to International Merchant Shipping Requirements Implemented Into UK Domestic Law

Arbitration Bill Begins Its Progress Through Parliament

U.S. Ramps Up Sanctions on Maritime Companies

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