Jurisdiction of a Vessel The Flag State :Part 2 (July 2010)

Following on from our article in last month’s Law Update (issue 230) regarding the significance of identifying the appropriate jurisdiction in shipping matters, this is the second part in a series of articles which will set out the qualities a ship owner should consider when choosing a flag state.

Jurisdiction of a Vessel The Flag State :Part 1 (June 2010)

Recent events have shown the significance of identifying the appropriate jurisdiction to be imposed in respect of acts or incidents on board vessels in international waters.

Vessel mortgage (May 2010)

Vessel mortgage in the UAE is governed by the UAE Commercial Maritime Law No. 26 for the year 1981 and amendments as per law No. 11 for the year 1988 (the “Law”).

Forged Bills of Lading in Letters of Credit (March 2010)

Recently there have been growing concerns about trade finance fraud from banks perspectives all over the world.

To Rule B or Not to Rule B (February 2010)

Unfortunately for maritime litigants around the world, the US Courts have recently determined that it is no longer going to be as effective.

Claims for abandoned cargoes drop (January 2010)

Sunil Kumar Singh from Emirates Business 24/7 interviewed Omar Omar, Senior Associate at Al Tamimi & Company As published 10th December 2009

Arbitration Clauses in Insurance Policies (December 2009)

Background :Three Claimants jointly insured their warehouses against fire and other risks under an insurance policy.

Going Beyond Documents (November 2009)

What constitutes a vessel under the UAE Commercial Maritime Law has been always a subject for debate.

Abandoned Cargo - The Aftermath (September/October 2009)

In the August issue of Law Update1,Omar Omar (Senior Associate, Maritime, Aviation & Insurance) identified in his article, “When Does Delivery Occur”, the time at which delivery of cargo actually occurs under the UAE Commercial Maritime Law No 26 of 1981 (the “Maritime Law”).

Power of Arbitration Clause in the Bills of Lading (April 2009)

A new case has recently been adjudged by the cassation court of Jordan.

English Law Maritime Arbitration (January 2009)

Global financial crises are fertile ground for litigation in all areas of commerce and this is no less so in the shipping and international commodity trading world.

Marine Collisions - Part II (November 2008)

Yazan Al Saoudi and Omar Omar further discuss Marine collisions and liabilities in relation to Contractors.

Marine Collisions - Part I (October 2008)

Yazan Al Saoudi and Omar Omar discuss Marine collisions and the legal liability of a contractor of damages and losses sustained.

Introducing... Dubai Maritime City (July 2008)

We receive a number of queries from our maritime clients about setting up in Dubai Maritime City Authority ("DMC"). DMC has recently established its own Licensing and Registration Division and is accepting applications for set ups.

The Gamble (July 2008)

Maritime Law is relatively new and untested before the UAE Courts.

Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation - Judgement No. 634/26 Holder of Copy of Bill of Lading by Endorsement must comply with Arbitration Clause (17 June 2008)

In an action filed before the Courts of Sharjah, the Federal Court of Cassation held that, the holder of a bill of lading by endorsement is considered to have an interest in the bill of lading by virtue of having an interest and seeking to enforce the contract of carriage.

Limitations to Scope of Application (June 2008)

An attorney’s tardiness to file a lawsuit is a breach of professional honor.

The Limitation of Liability (April 2008)

Cases in which “no value” is declared in the airway bill.

The Importance of Proof (March 2008)

Principals of Commercial Maritime Law Scope of Carrier Responsibility under the Commercial Maritime Law of UAE.

Damaged Goods (April 2008)

The Principals of Maritime Law regarding the scope of carrier responsibility.

Lost Gold (January 2008)

In this case the Court of Cassation considered the limitation of liability pursuant to the provisions of the Warsaw Convention.