A ship was leaving port when it struck the remains of the most seaward beacon marking the navigation channel. A pilot employed by the port authority had been on board and had been responsible for guiding the ship out of harbour. Having advised on the appropriate course, he had disembarked a few minutes beforehand by agreement with the master.
The beacon had collapsed a few weeks previously after being hit by a dredger. It had been partially removed, but the concrete base had been left in place, protruding two metres above the seabed. The port authority member had issued a notice to mariners concerning the absence of the beacon, but had omitted to indicate that the obstruction remained; neither had the pilot mentioned it. The ship had to return to port and the master immediately raised a protest. The port authority was held liable by the owners for the costs of repair as well as a substantial amount for loss of hire. A suitable settlement was negotiated by the Club.
This further Guidance Note has been prepared to take into account recent developments and to provide some answers to Members in respect of their position under UAE, Saudi, Qatari and Bahraini law. We focus on these four jurisdictions given that they are at the heart of the current restrictions. It remains unclear as to how long the current transportation restrictions may be in place, or whether their scope may change.
The consequences of clandestine migration are more than geo-political. In the freight supply chain the impacts include the activities of governmental border enforcement agencies, as well as the risks of contamination and damage to goods. Care is required for all the risks involved.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones as they are more commonly known, have been in existence for decades in various guises. In recent years, however, the technology has developed more rapidly and is being trialled within new areas of practice.
1 January 2020 will witness the introduction of Incoterms® 2020. Revised every ten years, in common with previous editions, this latest revision has been assessed against current business practices, taking into account new technologies and challenges faced through the intervening period.
