Reed Smith partner Thor Maalouf and senior associate Romain Farnoux explain the complexities of the contracting stage of constructing a superyacht and where the responsibilities lie between builders and owners.
Maritime
Miracle: Overboard Person From Symphony of the Seas Rescued at Night
Last night, a person went overboard from the Symphony of the Seas. The Royal Caribbean cruise ship was sailing off of the west coast of Spain and was at the beginning of the trans-Atlantic repositioning cruise after finishing its itineraries…
French Tonnage Tax regime saved by Government’s 49.3 move in Parliament
Threatened with abrogation by numerous amendments submitted by opposition MPs during the examination of the Finance Bill for 2024, the French tonnage tax regime has finally been saved. Indeed, the Government decided to rely on its power under Paragraph 3…
Crew Member Overboard: AIDAPerla Delays Search For Missing Cruise Ship Employee for Several Hours
A crew member employed on the AIDA operated and Carnival Corporation owned AIDAPerla cruise ship went overboard last night / early this morning as the ship was heading from Hamburg, Germany into the English Channel on a cruise to the…
Over Six Dozen People Sickened On Scarlet Lady
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that 73 (66 passengers and 7 crew members) on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady cruise ship reported being ill during the cruise that ended in Miami on Friday, with complaints of abdominal…
Navigating Storms: Some legal strategies for contingency planning in shipping supply chains
The global shipping industry is the backbone of international trade. This article explores areas in which legal strategies can help the shipping industry meet supply chain risks…
We want your thoughts – sustainable fuel
We are conducting a short, anonymous survey to find out your thoughts on sustainable fuel sources in the transportation industry, including your understanding of the various options, potential challenges, and expected timings for full conversion to sustainable fuel sources. Please…
Hungarian Court Sentences Master of Viking Sigyn River Cruise Ship For Negligence in Collision Which Killed 27 Tourists in 2019
Today, a court in Hungary sentenced the captain (master) of the Viking Sigyn river cruise ship to five years and six months in jail for his negligence in causing the sinking of a Hungarian sightseeing boat, the Hableany (“Mermaid”), on…
Carnival Cruise Passenger Indicted on Multiple Charges Of Sexual Abuse On Carnival Legend Cruise Ship
A twenty-one year old college student was arrested last week after a grand jury indicted him on charges of assaulting a woman onboard the Carnival Legend earlier this year. The Department of Justice published a press release indicating that Jalen…
Insights from Reed Smith’s London International Shipping Week event: Managing your supply chain risk
Navigating the turbulent waters of the global supply chain from geopolitical uncertainty, to evolving sanctions, and the adoption of decarbonisation: Insights from Reed Smith’s London International Shipping Week event.…