LNG to Power in Vietnam7 December 2020
In this article, we discuss the development of an LNG to Power market in Vietnam and highlight a number of key legal, structuring and risk issues to be aware of.
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WFW advises lenders on US$155m Tangguh LNG carrier refinancing1 December 2020
Both LNG Carriers Tangguh Batur and Tangguh Towuti have been recognised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Green Ship Programme for attaining Energy Efficiency Design Index certification.
The Anatomy of LNG to Power Episode 4: FSRU – Finance and Bankability25 November 2020
In this fourth of a series of webinars, we review the key aspects relating to the financing of the FSRU, both in relation to an integrated and non-integrated structure.
Buyer Beware – Sector-specific risks for buyers in maritime M&A transactions17 November 2020
This article highlights some of the main additional risks for buyers and sellers during vessel-focussed M&A transactions structured as sales of ship-owning companies rather than asset sales.
Sanctions Compliance11 November 2020
In the last of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article discusses the importance of sanctions compliance.
European Commission gives IHM enforcement guidance4 November 2020
This article discusses new guidelines for the enforcement of obligations relating to the IHM requirement of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation for vessels operating in EU waters following concerns that the impact of Covid-19 will mean that many shipowners will not be able to comply by the 31 December 2020 deadline.
Conflicts of Laws: Blocking Statutes and Antiboycott28 October 2020
In the sixth of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article explores conflicts of laws resulting from the EU Blocking Statute and US antiboycott law.
The Anatomy of an LNG to Power Project21 October 2020
This is the first of a series of articles on the LNG-toPower projects, and will look at the risk matrix for the main components of an LNG-to-Power value chain as well as suitable mitigants, starting with a ‘bigger picture’ approach..
BIMCO ‘SHIPLEASE’ Term Sheet19 October 2020
In this article we discuss how the ever-growing importance of sale and leaseback transactions as an alternative to financing ships by way of loan, makes it both timely and welcome that BIMCO has produced a standardised term sheet.
US Sanctions: Spotlight on Russia14 October 2020
In the fifth of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article explores US sanctions on Russia/Ukraine.
Going once! Going twice! Sold! – English court gives helpful guidance on ship auction sale procedure9 October 2020
This article examines an Admiralty Court decision determining whether to approve the sale of a 7th generation drillship that had been laid up for a protracted period.
National Minimum Wage for seafarers8 October 2020
The UK’s National Minimum Wage (Offshore Employment) (Amendment) Order 2020 came into force on 1 October 2020. In this briefing we explain the main provisions of the new legislation and how the changes will affect maritime employers and seafaring employees.
