UNCLOS
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), also called the Law of the Sea Convention or…
Category: Maritime Law
Note of Protest and Letter of Protest
What is ‘Note of protest’? In what circumstances, will you note a protest? What all documents will be required? Note…
Marpol Annex VI – Air Pollution
The burning of any fuel onboard ship, creates exhaust gases or emissions and most of these have an effect on…
Understanding ISPS Code
What is ISPS code? ISPS code is the International Ship and Port facility Security code. SOLAS chapter XI-2 part A…
P & I Club (Protection and Indemnity)
Introduction The present day P&I market provides third party liability cover to the ship owners worldwide on a non-profit making…
Mariner Role In Collecting Evidence
BASIC PRINCIPLES a) Legal dispute is an inherent risk in shipping business. b) Availability of evidence is essential in settling…
Civil Liability For Bunker Pollution Damages
Adoption: 23 March 2001; Entry into force: 21 November 2008 The Convention was adopted to ensure that adequate, prompt, and…
Difference Between Towage & Salvage
What is Towage?? Towage is the act of having one ship or boat pull (tow) another. The puller is referred to…
Civil Liability Convention For Oil Pollution Damages
Adoption: 29 November 1969; Entry into force: 19 June 1975; Being replaced by 1992 Protocol: Adoption: 27 November 1992; Entry…
The Supplementary Fund Protocol
1. The Supplementary Fund Protocol, which was adopted in 2003, entered into force in 2005, thereby establishing the International Oil Pollution Compensation…