From April 2025, the United Kingdom will eliminate its long-standing non-domiciled tax regime. The new rules will introduce a residence-based system, taxing global income and gains after a four-year transition period. For many international shipowners,…
The UAE is setting a new course for sustainability in the maritime sector. Marking a decisive move toward the safe and environmentally sound disposal of end-of-life vessels, the UAE Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR) will apply…
In addition to the 31 Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) ratified by the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), the country is on the cusp of achieving another milestone in its endeavor to make significant…
In the UAE, maritime activities are regulated by distinct legal frameworks tailored to accommodate different types of vessels and demands of different shipowners and ship operators. While the rules for registering a commercial vessel are…
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) has unveiled the forthcoming Federal Decree-Law No. 43 of 2023 regarding Maritime Law (the “2023 Maritime Law”), slated to come into force from March 2024. This legislation marks…
A New Era for The Shipping Sector in the UAE The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) has unveiled the forthcoming Federal Decree Law No. 43 of 2023 regarding Maritime Law (the “2023 Maritime Law”),…
In its continuous endeavours to promote best commercial practices and fair competition in the maritime sector of the Emirate of Dubai and to increase transparency and accountability in relation to the application of Sea Container…
‘FULL AHEAD’ ordered the Master on the Bridge, and so the fully laden good old bulk carrier, which has weathered many a storm in its more than two decades at sea, complemented by a seasoned…
The UAE’s unique location at the crossroads of global shipping routes and its constant drive towards innovation has enabled it to become one of the leading international maritime hubs. The maritime sector is a key…
