Theo Westrip

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.

Jan 21, 2025 | lesteraldridge.com | Theo Westrip |Sarah Mullin

The record-breaking rise in abandoned boats across the UK in 2024 has prompted fresh concerns over the potential issues and dangers they raise, alongside questions as to what to do with them. Most recently, Prince William’s estate, the Duchy of Cornwall, has agreed to assist in the removal of hundreds of abandoned boats, which now heavily litter the rivers and marinas in the south-west of England.

Dec 10, 2024 | lesteraldridge.com | Elisabetta Scanferla |Beyza Torlak |Theo Westrip |Chengcheng Zheng

Aviation is one of the fasted-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions. During the coronavirus pandemic, people could not fly and there was a temporary reduction in the gas emissions, which rebounded quickly after Covid to pre-pandemic level. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) forecasted that by 2025 international aviation emissions could triple compared to 2015.

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.

Nov 11, 2024 | lesteraldridge.com | Beyza Torlak |Theo Westrip |Chengcheng Zheng |Linda Jacques

The carriage by air of cargo is regulated by domestic law, which gives effect to international conventions.  These are agreements entered into by a number of countries, with a view to assisting commercial trade. In air transportation, the Warsaw Convention (agreed in 1929) and the Montreal Convention (agreed in 1999) are both international agreements, are designed to create a common system of rules for liability when carrying goods,people and baggage air transport..