U.S. Sanctions and Shipping: Guidance for Flag Registry Managers

In recent years, the US has focused increasingly on “intermediaries” or “facilitators” of sanctions evasion, such as shipping companies, logistics service providers, freight forwarders and transport intermediaries, as well as insurance companies. Over the past…

Essential Guide to Registering Your Yacht in the UAE

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…