All force majeure articles

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    Rocketing diesel: Is force majeure an option?

    2026-05-01T09:49:00Z

    Rocketing fuel prices are obviously affecting the commercial marine industry as much as any other. Ocean Legal’s solicitor Jennie Harris explains why despite the seriousness of the problem, it might not yet qualify for force majeure.

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    BREAKING NEWS: Iran opens Strait of Hormuz

    2026-04-17T11:43:00Z

    As we went to press, news was coming in that Iran had opened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire.