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Published on 2025/05/13
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the only UN agency where tripartite consensus is the procedure used to adopt any regulations relating to labour standards and policies. More information:
Published on 2025/05/09
SOLAS Chapter VI, Part C requires cargo ships carrying grain on an international voyage to comply with the requirements of the International Grain Code. More information:
Published on 2025/05/07
International markets in 2025 have been characterised by pervasive uncertainty and significant pressure, reshaping prospects for trade, commodities, and finance, according to the latest analysis from
Published on 2025/05/06
The UK Supreme Court ruled that the one-year time bar under the Hague-Visby Rules applies to misdelivery claims even after discharge. This decision in The Giant Ace emphasises the urgency of prompt le
BIMCO has been on the drafting committee for the new clauses, which were just published.You can find them here: 1. Voyage charter clause:
Published on 2025/04/28
To support the safe adoption of ammonia as fuel, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) recently released interim safety guidelines MSC.1/Circ.1687. These guidelines provide a high-level safety
Published on 2025/04/22
In March 2025, HFW hosted a seminar on electronic bills of lading (EBLs) in Geneva at which Marina Comninos, Co-Head of ICE Digital Trade, gave the keynote address. More information:
Published on 2025/04/17
Medical repatriation refers to the process of returning a seafarer to their home country, following an injury or illness, so they can receive medical treatment or care there. A situation requiring med
Published on 2025/04/15
Commercial Court interprets “Affected Area” under the BIMCO Infectious Diseases Clause: Bunge S.A v Pan Ocean Co. Ltd. (The “Sagar Ratan”) [2025] EWHC 193 (Admiralty). More information:
Published on 2025/04/10
The 2023 IMO GHG Strategy commits Member States to adopting new mid-term measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships in late 2025. More information: