Ports and terminals are vital components of the global maritime trade network, and they play a crucial role in the supply chain. However, like any other entities, ports and terminals can be subject to liability under various circumstances. We will explore the legal aspects surrounding the liability of ports and terminals in the maritime industry.

Marine accidents involving collisions and allisions are complex events with significant legal implications. We will analyze the legal aspects surrounding such incidents, exploring key principles, liability considerations, and notable cases that have shaped maritime law in this context.

Beyond the immediate physical damage and property loss, allisions can lead to various types of victims. We explore the different categories of allision victims and the challenges they face.

Maritime accidents can happen due to a variety of factors, such as human error, mechanical failure, and bad weather. When these accidents occur, crew members can be injured or killed. In some cases, the shipowner may be liable for the injuries or deaths of crew members.

Marine accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, including human error, mechanical failure, and weather conditions.

Marine accidents, unforeseen and often devastating events, are a stark reality in the world of maritime transport. These unplanned incidents occurring on ships and various marine vessels can unleash a cascade of harmful consequences, ranging from extensive property damage and tragic loss of life to severe environmental pollution that can impact ecosystems and coastal communities […]

Pier allisions can lead to property damage, operational disruptions, and legal complexities.

In the realm of maritime law, allision damages arise from unfortunate incidents where a moving vessel makes forceful contact with a stationary object. Unlike collisions involving two moving vessels, allisions are defined by the striking of a fixed object, which can encompass a wide variety of structures. Docks, wharves, piers, jetties, bridge supports, navigational buoys, […]

Dock allisions, distinct from collisions or groundings, involve a moving vessel making unintended contact with a stationary structure. This legal treatise aims to clarify the definitions and implications of dock allisions within maritime law, illuminating the relevant legal frameworks, liability considerations, and the various factors contributing to such incidents.

Lighthouses, iconic sentinels of the sea, stand as steadfast warnings against peril, guiding mariners safely through treacherous waters for centuries. It seems almost paradoxical, then, to consider the very structures designed to prevent shipwrecks becoming the victims of maritime mishaps themselves. Yet, the reality of lighthouse allisions – when a vessel strikes a lighthouse – […]