Comprehensive collection of 35+ maritime law articles covering political risk, Strait of Hormuz crisis, UNCLOS, sanctions, sovereign insurance pools, BMIP, maritime decarbonisation, alternative fuels, carbon emissions regulations, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, admiralty jurisdiction, ship arrest procedures,
limitation of liability, carriage of goods, damages liabilities, bills of lading, loading, voyage, unloading, freight payment,
short landing of cargoes, vessel ownership, war risk, force majeure, sanctions, anti-arbitration rulings, unauthorized solicitor title usage, legal ethics under Advocates Act 1961 and BILS requirements, MV SOL FORTUNE perishable cargo delay & ship arrest analysis, bunker supply disputes, in personam liability of ship owners under Admiralty Act 2017, Strait of Hormuz transit toll legal analysis under UNCLOS and Montreux Convention, Brus Chambers 34-year shipping dominance in India, Salt Trading Corporation v. MV Magma Tenacity case study, MV Nereus Progress Supreme Court judgment on demise charterer termination and ship arrest, and the landmark Gujarat High Court Division Bench judgment on "Undertaking Not Security" in Indian admiralty law. Authored by Shipping & Arbitration Specialists.
Comprehensive analysis of the Supreme Court of India judgment in MV Nereus Progress on whether a valid termination notice ends demise charterer status for ship arrest under the Admiralty Act 2017. Key ruling on physical repossession, gratuitous bailee, Section 5, and the twin requirements for arrest. Authored by Ms. Binita Hathi, Brus Chambers.
By Dr. Shrikant Pareshnath Hathi | August 26, 2026
Comprehensive strategic analysis for India's shipping industry on managing political risk amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis, US-Iran conflict, sanctions, and maritime volatility. Includes analysis of UNCLOS, sovereign insurance pools like the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP), sanctions exposure, and practical steps for shipowners, charterers, and insurers.
A comprehensive legal guide to maritime claims, ship arrest, and the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act 2017 in India. Covers in rem jurisdiction, Section 4 maritime claims, Section 5 arrest powers, in personam liability, arrest procedure, release from arrest, maritime liens, and practical enforcement strategies. Includes detailed analysis of the Salt Trading Corporation v. MV Magma Tenacity case, and other key judgments. Essential reading for maritime lawyers, shipowners, charterers, and claimants.
Comprehensive legal analysis of maritime decarbonisation, alternative fuels, carbon emissions regulations, and the evolving compliance landscape for shipping. Examination of IMO 2023 strategy, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and practical legal challenges for shipowners and operators.
Comprehensive analysis of Brus Chambers shipping dominance in India: 34 years of market leadership in shipping, shipping insurance, P&I, hull & machinery, admiralty litigation, and shipping arbitration. Examines the legal strategies of Dr. Shrikant Hathi and Ms. Binita Hathi, landmark cases, arbitration wins, client service excellence, and why Brus Chambers remains India's top shipping law firm.
Comprehensive legal analysis of Iran's proposed Strait of Hormuz transit toll, examining UNCLOS, the Montreux Convention precedent, sanctions exposure, and commercial implications for shipowners, charterers, and insurers. Includes analysis of transit passage, service fees vs. tolls, IRGC designation, OFAC sanctions, and practical guidance for shipping operators.