Lien powers can work a treat

6th May 2013

Tug owners can use the lien clause if hirers fail to pay, say solicitor Simon Tatham and Mike Lacey, who originally drafted TOWCON, of TugAdvise

Legal landscape surrounding ‘Solong’, ‘Stena Immaculate’ collision and salvage costs

Simon Tatham explains the legal and salvage implications from the collision of the container ship into the product tanker in UK waters The recent incident involving the tanker Stena Immaculate, struck at anchor off the River Humber in poor visibility by the small container vessel Solong, brings into play numerous issues of maritime law and practice. Starting with…

When to claim salvage for a ship accident in a harbour

In certain ship grounding situations, a tug owner that has assisted a distressed vessel could claim for salvage or accept tariff rates; each has potential legal, insurance and contractual ramifications. I recall a case where a vessel was blown off its berth in South America and although quite lightly aground on the opposite bank, was…

Lien powers can work a treat

Tug owners can use the lien clause if hirers fail to pay, say solicitor Simon Tatham and Mike Lacey, who originally drafted TOWCON, of TugAdvise

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