NEWS AND EVENTS / EVENTS / MARITIME SALVAGE & CASUALTY RESPONSE - OPTIMISING YOUR SALVAGE AND CASUALTY RESPONSE OPERATIONS

Kevin Cooper

The Bribery Act and the shipping industry: complying with a zero tolerance approach to facilitation payments in an imperfect world

Published: 21/05/2012

In this article, Ince partner Kevin Cooper (pictured) summarises some of the guidance and advice that has been issued since The Bribery Act 2010 came into force by various bodies, which will be of use to those in the shipping industry.


 

Asian Legal Business Names Ince & Co SE Asia Shipping Law Firm of the Year

Published: 18/05/2012

Ince & Co has been named ALB SE Asia Shipping Law Firm of the Year for four consecutive years having now received the honour for 2011, 2010, 2009 & 2007

Social media: can employers afford to switch off?

Published: 17/05/2012

Social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have revolutionised the way many people share information.

Employment Law Update Spring 2012 - now available

Published: 16/05/2012

In this latest employment update, we set out summaries of some of the most important developments in recent months. Contact Charlotte Davies (pictured), Katy Carr, Nick Wilcox or your usual Ince contact should you wish to discuss any of these matters further.

Iran Sanctions Update - May 2012

Published: 08/05/2012

In this article we review EU Council Regulation No. 267/2012 that has repealed and replaced Regulation 961/2010 which had previously served as the main piece of EU legislation concerning restrictive measures against Iran.

Supreme Court rules on owners’ rights of remuneration post-withdrawal under a time charter

Published: 02/05/2012

In a judgment handed down on 2 May 2012, the UK Supreme Court has provided interesting clarification in relation to the scope of contractual indemnities in a time charter context and the rights and responsibilities arising out of a non-contractual bailment where a time charter has come to an end. Ince & Co lawyers Michael Volikas, Jeremy Biggs and Catherine Earnshaw, represented the successful owners in this judgment.

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Ince & Co partner Kevin Cooper will be speaking on the first day of the ACI conference on 'Ship Interest in Casualty Management: The Owner's Perspective'. His presentation will cover:

  • What do ship-owners seek from a salvage company?
  • What are the commonly perceived conflicts?
  • Where are the communication breakdowns and how can these be overcome?
  • Appreciating a team approach to managing a ship casualty

The conferencewill provide an in depth look into the salvage, tug and towage industry examining the technical, legal and contractual issues that are crucial in understanding how to carry out any successful salvage operation. This event is of high importance to all stakeholders within the maritime salvage industry who aim to maintain quality and efficiency in their operations.