Lightships to luxury yachts – Loss of use claims may be on the rise
The recent Queensland Supreme Court decision in Pix v Suncoast Marine Pty Ltd provides important, and potentially far reaching, authority…
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Seaworthiness, General Average and "Actionable Fault"
In a recent case involving General Average and the York-Antwerp Rules 1994 (Mount Isa Mines Ltd v The Ship “Thor…
More punishment for marine polluters in Australia
A new financial year brings with it an increase in the fines for those polluting Australian waters. Ship owners, charterers, masters,…
Bills of lading – Who might you mislead?
In October this year the District Court of New South Wales handed down a judgment in the matter of Australian…
Shipping and Trade Bulletin
Welcome to HWL Ebsworth’s Shipping and Trade Bulletin, keeping you up to date with the latest developments in the maritime…
New Obligations for Vessel Owners under Ballast Water Bill
The Biosecurity Amendment (Ballast Water and Other Measures) Bill 2017 (Ballast Water Bill) was introduced on 15 February 2017 by…