The main navigational channel into the Port of Santos is due to be dredged to a projected depth of 15m. For this to happen two large rock are required to be removed.
Jurisprudence on Interpretation of the 1910 Collision Convention regarding the 'allocation of liability' (art. 4), the 'legal presumptions of fault' (art. 6) and the 'time for suit' (art. 7).
The number of jurisdictions that require owners to maintain vessel response plans (VRP) has been increased. This circular reiterates the four areas of importance to the Club when reviewing contracts under VRP requirements. Two annexes to this circular contain the IG guidelines on VRP contracts in the US and outside the US.
US Carriage of Goods by Sea Act: Liability of third party under bills of lading based on conduct. Case comment of Eimskip, The Iceland Steamship Company, Ltd v. Atlantic Fish Market, Inc., No. 04-2168 (1st Cir., July 27, 2005).
Pursuant to the General Paramount clause, the Hague-Visby Rules as enacted in Spain govern claims involving cargo damage occurring during the tackle-to-tackle period, whereas U.S. law applies under the Jurisdiction clause to the litany of non-cargo maritime claims that may be brought as well as to cargo claims stemming from damage outside the tackle-to-tackle period.
