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Arbitration Maritime IndustryThe Prestige Dispute: UK Supreme Court Clarifies Remedies for Breach of Arbitration Agreements by Third Parties
I. Introduction On 28 October 2026, the UK Supreme Court delivered its unanimous judgment in The Kingdom of Spain and another v The London Steam-Ship Owners’ Mutual Insurance Association Limited (No 2) [2026] UKSC 36, addressing the application of the conditional benefit principle to arbitration agreements and the remedies available when third parties disregard their […]
Arbitration Maritime Industry Recognition of foreign decisionsAnti-Suit Injunctions and Parallel Proceedings: Singapore Court Restrains Litigation in China
In its recent decision in Xu Xiangrong v Fu Xianwei [2026] SGHC(I) 23, the Singapore International Commercial Court examined the circumstances in which parallel foreign proceedings may be restrained through an anti-suit injunction.
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Forged Charterparty Documents and Arbitration Agreements: Singapore High Court Sets Aside Demurrage Award
In its recent decision in DZD v DZE [2026] SGHC 199, the Singapore High Court examined whether a forged charterparty and the subsequent payment of freight could establish a valid arbitration agreement. The judgment highlights the fundamental importance of contractual consent in international arbitration and provides valuable guidance on the legal consequences of forged shipping […]
Maritime Industry SanctionsEnglish Commercial Court Enforces Bareboat Charter Guarantees in Sanctions Dispute
Introduction In a decision dated 2 October 2026, the High Court of Justice, Commercial Court, in case number CL-2024-000583 (GTLK Malta Four Limited v Pola Maritime Limited & Ors [2026] EWHC 2514 (Comm)) rendered a judgment on the enforcement of joint guarantees supporting finance bareboat charters affected by EU, UK and US sanctions. Ms Lesley […]
Maritime Industry Shipping and Transportation LawBunker Claim and Vessel Arrest: The Hague Court of Appeal Orders Release of Rotterdam Guarantee
In its judgment of 14 July 2026, the Court of Appeal, The Hague, in the case Orient Rise Shipping Limited v Aurora Marine Fuels Limited, 200.349.078/01 considered whether a bunker supplier could continue to rely on security provided by a shipowner to obtain the release of a precautionary attachment of the seagoing vessel M/V BROAD […]
Maritime Industry Shipping and Transportation LawCollision on the High Seas: Rotterdam District Court Apportions Liability 75/25 under the COLREGs
In its judgment of 17 June 2026, the Rotterdam District Court considered liability for a collision on the high seas between the fishing vessel MISS CARLA JEAN and the tanker STOLT MERCURY. The Court concluded that both vessels were at fault but that the MISS CARLA JEAN bore the predominant responsibility. Liability was apportioned 75% […]
Arbitration Maritime IndustryDIFC Courts set aside DIAC award after finding tribunal decided on unpleaded, unargued issues (Princeton v Persephone)
Introduction In a decision dated 14 August 2026, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, Court of First Instance in ARB 015/2026 and ARB 027/2026 (Princeton v Persephone) rendered an order on an application to set aside a DIFC-seated DIAC arbitral award and a related application for recognition and enforcement of that award. The Court (H.E. Justice Mark Pelling) set aside the majority arbitral award and, as a […]
