​Our Americas Members often deal with contracts of carriage subject to the US Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (“COGSA”) and the Harter Act, this article addresses some frequently asked questions.

This article examines the outlook for offshore wind farms in the United States, including the two types of offshore wind farm, regulatory compliance and more.

In 1914, a single ship passed through the Panama Canal to little fanefare bringing to fruition a multinational effort that began 44 years prior, this article looks at the brief history of the canal and some claims considerations.

Several factors, such as inadequate dredging, ice accumulation, or even scheduled lock maintenance, that impact one part of the system can create ripple effects throughout the maritime system as a whole, resulting in possible vessel damage or shipping bottlenecks.

When Members face a serious incident which could lead to litigation, they should immediately contact their local P&I Club representative and begin collecting evidence; this article will assist Members with this task.

Whilst the future is uncertain, now is a good time to summarize how Brexit will affect the Maritime community.

The Paraná River provides entrance to inland South America through Argentina from the Atlantic Ocean and acts as a grain super-highway for much of South America.

The International Maritime Organization is requiring Shipowners and Managers to include cyber security management procedures in their Safety Management System by 2021.

The IMO has been regulating and reducing sulphur emissions from ships since 2005, Learn more about issues which we have seen coming into play along with legal and practical tips which may be of help to members.

California recently amended its state workers compensation laws to create a rebuttable presumption that COVID-19 injuries arise out of an employment relationship and are compensable.

As part of our series of live webinars covering various Loss Prevention issues, the UK Club provided anoverview of P&I Clubs and claims for Members, brokers and industry contacts in the Americas region.

The Mississippi remains difficult to navigate, prone to high water, and thus perpetually awash with high value claims.

During the last few weeks, U.S. authorities have increased their focus on international shipping in a recent escalation of sanctions.

Over the past few months, we have seen different areas within the maritime industry adopting video technology to carry out functions that would have otherwise required a physical presence.

BIMCO has produced a COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charter Parties in response to local lockdowns.