Judicial Sale of Ships on Course to Legal Certainty – The Beijing Convention
A gap in international law concerning the international effects of judicial sales of ships is on the verge of being closed.
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A gap in international law concerning the international effects of judicial sales of ships is on the verge of being closed.
The UK Court of Appeal held that the one-year time bar for claims under the Hague-Visby Rules applies to claims for misdelivery, even if said misdelivery occurred after discharge.
The four vessels will be constructed at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. and will be completed in sequence during 2027.