About 400 people from 65 countries attended the general assembly, which provides members with a platform to discuss developments in marine navigational aids and review progress in technical cooperation.

Singapore has been designated as a crucial hub in the newly formed Gemini Cooperation alliance between global shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, which took effect on February 1.

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (“GIFT City”) in India and Singapore are prominent financial hubs offering distinct advantages in ship financing. This article sets out a comparative analysis of their regulatory framework, tax incentives and dispute resolution mechanisms.

It is an established principle in shipping law that when a vessel is sold by the admiralty court, rights in rem are transferred to the proceeds of sale of the vessel. However, whether and to what extent other rights and obligations continue to subsist as against the proceeds of sale now representing the vessel is as yet undecided. This case considers whether a demise charter (and any in rem claims against the demise charterer) survives a judicial sale of the chartered vessel.

Chu Lai Port has launched new direct shipping routes to major ports in India, China, and other Asian countries, strengthening its role as a key logistics hub for Vietnam's central and Central Highlands regions.

This article encapsulates and evaluates the 2023 decisions of the Singapore courts on admiralty & shipping law. It is authored by Toh Kian Sing SC and Vivian Ang.