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WFW advises MPCC on methanol-powered container ship order

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has advised Norway-headquartered MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) of its order for two newbuild 1,300 TEU dual-fuel methanol vessels in partnership with chemical group Elkem…

armando mendozaJuly 11, 2022

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EU Sixth Package of Sanctions Against Russia

On June 3, 2022, the European Union Council adopted a sixth package of sanctions against Russia, which will phase-out the import of Russian oil and petroleum products over the next…

Eliza TerzidiJune 14, 2022

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Evolving EU Sanctions Keep Ship Owners on Alert: ICS

The International Chamber of Shipping has issued a briefing paper outlining how ship operators are braced for further disruption to trading patterns as the European Union targets a sixth round…

Eliza TerzidiMay 30, 2022

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Greek Ship Owner and Operator Plead Guilty to Environmental and Safety Crimes in U.S.

The Greek owner and operator of a bulk carrier are facing a criminal penalty of $1 million each after pleading guilty in U.S. federal court on Tuesday to environmental and…

Eliza TerzidiMay 26, 2022

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U.S. Sanctions Seven More Russian Shipping Companies

The U.S. has placed sanctions on seven Russian shipping companies and dozens of vessels in connection with the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced Sunday. In…

Eliza TerzidiMay 9, 2022

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EU and US Tighten Sanctions Against Russia

On Tuesday, the EU executive proposed banning Russian ships from European ports. So far, none of the 27 EU member states has instituted a national ban — unlike Britain, which…

Eliza TerzidiApril 6, 2022

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Solving the ‘Possession’ Problem – Law Commission Publishes Draft Legislation for the Legal Recognition of Electronic Trade Documents

In our October 2021 blog “Possession as we (don’t) know it!”, we discussed the existing position under English law in respect of electronic trade documents and the scope for reform…

Eliza TerzidiMarch 31, 2022

Industry News Legal Multi Sector Tankers

Tanker Impacts of Venezuelan Sanctions Being Lifted in the Spotlight

Tanker analysts have been studying the ramifications for global oil trades if Venezuelan sanctions are lifted in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While there has been much…

Eliza TerzidiMarch 14, 2022

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How Will the U.S. Ban on Russian Oil Affect Moscow?

President Joe Biden announced on March 8, 2022, that the U.S. will ban imports of oil from Russia, along with refined petroleum products, natural gas and coal. The ban is…

Eliza TerzidiMarch 10, 2022

Industry News Legal Multi Sector World Economy

Biden Executive Order Imposes Bans on Russian Energy Imports

President Joe Biden announced today that the U.S. will ban Russian oil, natural gas and coal imports as part of the administration’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In addition…

Eliza TerzidiMarch 9, 2022

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WFW advises MPCC on methanol-powered container ship order

EU Sixth Package of Sanctions Against Russia

Evolving EU Sanctions Keep Ship Owners on Alert: ICS

Greek Ship Owner and Operator Plead Guilty to Environmental and Safety Crimes in U.S.

U.S. Sanctions Seven More Russian Shipping Companies

EU and US Tighten Sanctions Against Russia

Solving the ‘Possession’ Problem – Law Commission Publishes Draft Legislation for the Legal Recognition of Electronic Trade Documents

Tanker Impacts of Venezuelan Sanctions Being Lifted in the Spotlight

How Will the U.S. Ban on Russian Oil Affect Moscow?

Biden Executive Order Imposes Bans on Russian Energy Imports

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