Maritime Law

Fire safety on board ships has always relied on specialised extinguishing media—particularly foams capable of suppressing difficult fires involving fuel, machinery spaces, and cargo. For many years,…

This article explains the difference between consignor and consignee, as a clear understanding of these roles is not only essential for shipping professionals but also forms the groundwork of maritime law.

Read the article to understand the difference between salvage, towage and pilotage; three important pillars of maritime operations.

How much should a seafarer work on a ship? How much rest is compulsory for every seafarer ? Clear all your doubts about working hours and rest hours on ships. Read the article to know more.

Dedicated to safe ships and clean seas, IACS makes a unique contribution to maritime safety and regulation through technical support, compliance verification and research and development.

A Maritime Lawyer specialises in maritime injuries and boating or shipping accidents. Know more in this article.

The Stockholm Convention on POPs has already listed PFOS as a restricted substance, and IMO has now acted to eliminate its use on ships.

The latest blow to international trade and global supply chains has fallen in the form of Trump’s tariffs, where, after assuming the presidency, Trump announced a raft of tariffs on most commodities imported into the USA.

Prime vendors usually purchase and store items required by the customer from a cluster of pre-approved suppliers, referred to as ‘preferred suppliers’. Read the article to know more.