All Ocean Legal articles
-
NewsRocketing diesel: Is force majeure an option?
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.
-
NewsMARITIME LAW FOCUS: Avoid subcontracting pitfalls
Businesses often rely on third parties to deliver specialist services or components, from hull fabrication and electrical systems to crew supply and technical design. Our regular legal column points out some potential pitfalls.
-
NewsMARITIME LAW FOCUS: Avoid giving too many rights to customers
Marine businesses risk costly mistakes by accidentally giving commercial buyers consumer-style rights, warn lawyers Jennie Harris and Lucy Goff, from Ocean Legal, in their latest column for Maritime Journal.
-
NewsMaritime Law Focus: Health & safety processes are vital
When shipyards fail to put proper health and safety measures in place, it can lead to tragic and costly results. In their latest column for Maritime Journal, Ocean Legal’s Jennie Harris and Lucy Goff outline the risks and the processes needed to minimise them.
-
NewsMaritime Law Focus: Compliance in data protection isn’t optional
From tracking vessels across vast oceans to managing international crews and engaging with a diverse customer base, commercial marine operations inherently involve handling significant amounts of personal data. Compliance with data protection laws isn’t optional, writes Ocean Legal’s Jennie Harris.
-
NewsMaritime Law Focus: Get your terms right!
A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted a risk that marine businesses might overlook: that insurance policies may not be enforceable if the correct terms have not been used in the contract.
-
NewsMaritime Law Focus: Protecting your IP
Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) is key for businesses in commercial marine, particularly in light of increased partnership working and the rapid development of technology.
-
NewsMaritime Law Focus: Legal landmarks
The risks to marine businesses from legal and compliance oversights are significant. Over the next few weeks, lawyers from Ocean Legal will share insight on the top issues facing the maritime industry.
-
NewsCommercial marine law firm launched
Boutique marine law firm Ocean Legal has been launched with a focus on smaller commercial marine vessels as well as leisure boats.
