WFW advises MPCC on strategic fleet optimisation18 December 2025
MPCC contracted China’s Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering to build six 3,700 TEU container ships, with the first delivery scheduled for H2 2028.
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Late payments lose ships – Commercial Court rejects bareboat sale obligation15 December 2025
In this article, Natalie and James explain a July 2025 ruling by the English Commercial Court relating to interpretation of a bareboat charterparty’s sale obligation provision.
Beyond the Bridge Shipowners’ Webinar Series – Episode 28 January 2026
This series of webinars will explore key challenges facing shipowners and operators in the near to medium term.
Proving Denial of Justice in Investor-State Disputes2 December 2025
Denial of justice claims are powerful tools in investor-State dispute settlement but require high standards of proof and strategic planning to effectively address serious judicial misconduct.
WFW advises MPCC on four-ship order with long-term charters21 November 2025
This order for four energy-efficient container ships with long-term charter agreements demonstrates how strategic investments secure competitiveness and sustainability in the maritime industry.
Further rethinking Maritime Finance Leasing: Ijara as an Alternative for Preserving Registered Ownership20 November 2025
Following our recent article, this piece compares the Conditional Sale – Lease in/Lease Out structure with the Islamic Ijara leasing model which is governed by Sharia principles.
Beyond the Bridge Shipowners’ webinar series – episode 12 December 2025
This series of webinars explore key challenges facing shipowners and operators in the near to medium term.
King Crude Carriers SA & Ors v Ridgebury November LLC & Ors [2025] UKSC 39: Buyer Gets Off Scot Free – When does an MOA deposit become a debt?13 November 2025
In this article we discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on MOA deposits in King Crude Carriers v Ridgebury.
Clause and Effect: High Court upholds English law jurisdiction clauses6 November 2025
This article examines an intriguing recent case from the High Court addressing the incorporation of jurisdiction clauses into bills of lading and whether consignees receive sufficient notice of such terms.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Court of Appeal guidance for charterers when owners nominate a port or place convenient for repossession5 November 2025
The recent Court of Appeal judgment in The Songa Pride serves as a useful summary of the law on the limits placed on owners when nominating a port for repossession of their vessels.
Maritime Insights Breakfast Seminar – Session Three: Charterparties19 November 2025
Tailored for maritime professionals, Dubai’s Maritime team are hosting a series of presentations focussing on hot topics and trends affecting the Middle East Maritime market throughout the year.
Greek Court rules that owners are not obliged to remove wrecks located beyond Greek territorial waters16 October 2025
Greek Court sets precedent: No wreck removal duty beyond territorial waters – owners shielded from fines, redefining maritime liability boundaries.
