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What a P&I Club Would Advise: Best Practices for Reporting and Evidence Collection After Personal Injuries at Sea
On board any vessel, maintaining a culture of safety and diligence isn’t just about compliance—it’s a practical shield against both injury and liability. P&I Clubs emphasize that all personal injury incidents, no matter how minor they may initially appear, must be reported, investigated, and recorded meticulously. Here’s what your P&I Club would expect—and strongly advise—in […]
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The Impact of «Pay-to-be-Paid» Clauses in Marine Insurance: Insights from MS Amlin Marine NV v King Trader Ltd and Others
The complex relationship between marine insurance, insolvency, and third-party claims is an ongoing issue in the maritime industry, one which was recently brought into focus in the MS Amlin Marine NV v King Trader Ltd and Others case. In this legal matter, the pay-to-be-paid clause in a charterers’ liability insurance policy was tested, with important […]
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Solidifying New York’s Position in Maritime Choice-of-Law Clauses: The U.S. Supreme Court Speaks
On February 21, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Raiders Retreat Realty Co., LLC, resolving a significant legal issue regarding the enforceability of choice-of-law clauses in maritime contracts. The case arose from a dispute involving a marine insurance contract between Raiders Retreat Realty Co., LLC, a […]