Latest stories
-
-
What international convention governs contractual salvage operations, and is this convention law in the UK?
-
What duties under Article 8 of the International Salvage Convention does the salvor owe to the owner of the vessel or other property in danger?
-
What duties under Article 8 of the International Salvage Convention does the owner and master of the vessel or the owner of other property in danger owe to the salvor?
-
Where the International Convention on Salvage applies, does the master need the power of agency of necessity to make a salvage agreement without notifying the property owners?
-
How should a master react when his ship is in a position of peril?
-
What is the general rule that applies to every shipmaster when his ship is in peril, about seeking advice and instructions from the owners?
-
In addition to the shipowners, who should the master notify whenever his vessel is in a position of peril?
-
A ship has lost all power in stormy weather and is in danger of grounding on a lee shore. What should be the master’s immediate actions?