On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th sanctions package against Russia, reinforcing and expanding existing measures under Regulations (EU) 833/2014 and 269/2014. Implemented through Council Regulations (EU) 2026/506, 2026/509, and 2026/511, the package represents one of the most comprehensive updates in recent years, particularly […]
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In the world of maritime trade, the shipowner is far more than simply the legal owner of a vessel. They are the backbone of every voyage — the party responsible for ensuring the ship is fit, legal, compliant, and commercially reliable from port to port. While charterers, shippers, and agents […]
Read moreThe outbreak of hostilities in the Persian Gulf has sent shockwaves through global shipping markets, raising urgent legal questions for shipowners and charterers. From safe port obligations to war risk clauses and force majeure, contractual frameworks are being tested in real time. Region on Edge On 28 February 2026, US […]
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