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Ship Arrest: The One Legal Tool that can Stop a Vessel Overnight

Bhargavi Gadre — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:06:31 +0000

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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U.S. Sanctions and Shipping: Guidance for Port & Customs Authorities

Arthur Dedels — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:37:21 +0000

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 few years, the US government has published several guidelines on sanctions compliance for the maritime industry. These guidelines highlight the …

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The UK is Dropping Tax-Free Status – Will Shipowners Set Sail for the UAE?

Manik Verma — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:50:21 +0000

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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UAE Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR) to Apply to Foreign and UAE-Flagged Ships From 26 June 2025

Jasmin Fichte — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:54:36 +0000

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 to a broader range of ships from 26 June 2025 and stakeholders in the maritime sector should prepare to ensure …

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UAE Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR) to Apply to Foreign and UAE-Flagged Ships From 26 June 2025

Jasmin Fichte — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:54:36 +0000

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Breaking News in the UAE: The Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention is Almost Here!

Jasmin Fichte — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:45:28 +0000

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

Chiara De Maria — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:20:40 +0000

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

Shehab Mamdouh — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:30:40 +0000

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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