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On 29 May 2025, the Gauteng High Court highlighted the far-reaching implications of submitting a claim after the statutory period has expired, as well as the difficulties that arise when key facts remain unsubstantiated. The judgment serves as a warning to brokers, attorneys, and insured individuals alike: missing critical deadlines can extinguish a claim, even…

The Bank had loaned money to the owners of the vessel “TERAS LYZA” (the Vessel). To secure the loan, the Bank registered a mortgage over the vessel and insured their interest in the vessel with marine insurance underwriters (the Insurer).

The marine insurance policy covered the hull and machinery (Section A – USD56 million) with…

Can a charterer limit its liability for claims brought against it by the owner?

In a significant decision for the maritime industry, the UK Supreme Court in the MSC Flaminia judgment [1] has clarified the scope of a charterer’s right to limit liability under the 1976 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC…

In February 2025, the English High Court in Tanga Pharmaceuticals Plastics Limited and others (the claimants) versus Emirates Shipping Line FZE (the defendant) rejected the defendant’s request for summary judgment and in doing so upheld the time-bar provisions contained in the Hague Rules incorporated into the bills of lading. The claimant’s claims to recover its…

Contracts of carriage are fundamental to the transportation industry, serving as legally binding agreements between the carrier and the shipper. These contracts outline the rights, duties, and liabilities of both parties involved in the transportation of goods or passengers.

They typically cover aspects such as the nature of the goods or service, the route and…