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2 months ago | 
lesteraldridge.com | Beyza Torlak |Theo Westrip |Elisabetta Scanferla |Gavin Fernandes
The FuelEU Maritime RegulationThe FuelEU Maritime Regulation”FMR”, which came into force on 1 January 2025, is one of the European Union’s major initiatives, to reduce greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions in the maritime sector. As an integral part of the EU’s “Fit for 55” strategy, this regulation encourages the transition to low-carbon and renewable fuels, aligning with broader climate commitments.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
lesteraldridge.com | Emma Starmer |Gavin Fernandes |Edward O'Brien |Nicole Ridgwell
On Wednesday 27 November 2024, the government produced an amendment paper on the Employment Rights Bill. The Employment Rights Bill was presented on 10 October 2024 and contained significant changes to employment law that will come into force in 2026. It is perhaps no surprise that amendments are required, given the scale of the new bill and the potential impact on employers.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
lesteraldridge.com | Theo Westrip |Elisabetta Scanferla |Gavin Fernandes |Matt Gilks
The MV Ruby has recently docked at the port in Great Yarmouth, and is awaiting repairs to its hull and propeller, which were damaged last month in a storm. The 12 year-old, bulk cargo carrier is like any other vessel of its kind, save for one fact: It is currently carrying 20,000 tons of potentially explosive ammonia nitrate.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
lesteraldridge.com | Elisabetta Scanferla |Gavin Fernandes |Matt Gilks |Helen Whitaker
The Supreme Court held that Article III, rule 6 of the Hague-Visby Rules, applied to a claim for misdelivery, which occurred after discharge of the cargo had been completed. Therefore, the claim against the carrier for misdelivery was time-barred. The issue to be determined in this case was whether the one-year time limit in the Hague-Visby Rules to bring a claim applied to a claim for misdelivery of cargo after discharge of the cargo from the vessel.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
lesteraldridge.com | Gavin Fernandes |Matt Gilks |Helen Whitaker |Linda Jacques
Since 2022, UK governments have looked to remedy the employment issues which arose from P&O’s decision to fire approximately 800 UK-based seafarers without warning or consultation and to replace them with largely cheaper foreign agency workers.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
lesteraldridge.com | Henry Lynk |Beyza Torlak |Philippa Langton |Elisabetta Scanferla |Gavin Fernandes
Many countries, including the United Kingdom, have been receiving immigration illegally for many years. However, this rate continues to increase exponentially every year due to the changing conjuncture in the world. Sometimes these crossings are made by small boats, sometimes by organised smuggling of illegal migrants into trucks at customs points.
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Jul 4, 2024 | 
lesteraldridge.com | Philippa Langton |Elisabetta Scanferla |Beyza Torlak |Gavin Fernandes
The idyllic charm of British waters and the freedom associated with houseboats make them an exciting alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar properties. Whether you choose a cruising narrow boat, a converted Dutch barge or a static liveaboard, there are plenty of advantages to living on a houseboat, not least from an economical perspective amidst soaring property prices. However, there are far more considerations and potential pitfalls to life afloat than may first meet the eye.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
lesteraldridge.com | Elisabetta Scanferla |Beyza Torlak |Gavin Fernandes |Linda Jacques
The Houthi rebel group is a Yemeni political and military organisation that for the past 9 months, has carried out numerous attacks in the Red Sea, which have caused significant disruption to all shipping trade passing through the Red Sea. So far, the Houthis have carried out over 100 strikes on commercial ships passing through the Suez Canal. This has been carried out by drones, ballistic missiles, unmanned surface boats, and by hijacking.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
lesteraldridge.com | Beyza Torlak |Gavin Fernandes |Elisabetta Scanferla |Linda Jacques
Green shipping corridors are gaining impetus: UK government unveils £1.5 million initiative for green maritime routes. The Clydebank Declaration, introduced at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow in November 2021, represents an important international commitment to decarbonise the maritime sector.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
lesteraldridge.com | Elisabetta Scanferla |Linda Jacques |Beyza Torlak |Gavin Fernandes
Due to recent global events, “force majeure” clauses are frequently revisited in all commercial contracts, with the shipping industry no exception. Professionals within the industry have been paying close attention to one case in particular, and on 15th May 2024, the Supreme Court gave its ruling on it. This is the case of MUR Shipping BV (“MUR”) v RTI Ltd (“RTI”) [2024].
