Ship Archives - Fichte & Co Legal Legal Firm in Dubai Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:12:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fichtelegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Favicon-32x32.png Ship Archives - Fichte & Co Legal 32 32 Ship Arrest: The One Legal Tool that can Stop a Vessel Overnight https://fichtelegal.com/ship-arrest-the-one-legal-tool-that-can-stop-a-vessel-overnight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ship-arrest-the-one-legal-tool-that-can-stop-a-vessel-overnight Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:06:31 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45091 In shipping, most disputes take time. Ship arrest doesn’t. It is one of the very few tools in maritime practice that can immediately disrupt operations, create pressure, and force action sometimes within hours. And that’s exactly why it matters.   What is ship arrest, in practical terms? Think of it as a legal pause button. …

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]]> The UK is Dropping Tax-Free Status – Will Shipowners Set Sail for the UAE? https://fichtelegal.com/the-uk-is-dropping-tax-free-status-will-shipowners-set-sail-for-the-uae/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-uk-is-dropping-tax-free-status-will-shipowners-set-sail-for-the-uae Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:50:21 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/understanding-the-jurisdiction-powers-function-and-fees-of-the-insurance-committee-for-settling-and-resolving-insurance-disputes-2/ 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, this means the end of a structure that offered flexibility, tax efficiency, and strategic advantages for decades. The reform goes …

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]]> Breaking News in the UAE: The Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention is Almost Here! https://fichtelegal.com/breaking-news-in-the-uae-the-nairobi-wreck-removal-convention-is-almost-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breaking-news-in-the-uae-the-nairobi-wreck-removal-convention-is-almost-here Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:45:28 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=43791 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 strides as an international maritime hub. The UAE is one step away from being the 71st state to ratify the Nairobi …

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]]> Federal Decree Law No. 43 of 2023 regarding Maritime Law – Download your translation here https://fichtelegal.com/federal-decree-law-no-43-of-2023-regarding-maritime-law-download-your-translation-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=federal-decree-law-no-43-of-2023-regarding-maritime-law-download-your-translation-here Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:20:40 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/federal-decree-law-no-43-of-2023-regarding-maritime-law-download-your-translation-here/ 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 significant departure from the current maritime law, ushering in substantial modifications that will reverberate across the shipping, legal, and …

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]]> A New Era for The Shipping Sector in the UAE https://fichtelegal.com/a-new-era-for-the-shipping-sector-in-the-uae/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-new-era-for-the-shipping-sector-in-the-uae Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:30:40 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/administrative-decision-no-2-of-2023-for-transparency-of-local-sea-container-charges-in-dubai/ 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”), slated to come into force from March 2024. This legislation marks a significant departure from the current maritime law, ushering …

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