Defining a Ship: The “Eco Spark” Conundrum
In the recent case of Vallianz Shipbuilding & Engineering Pte Ltd v Owner of the vessel “ECO SPARK”, [2023] SGHC 353, the High Court of Singapore was faced with the
In the recent case of Vallianz Shipbuilding & Engineering Pte Ltd v Owner of the vessel “ECO SPARK”, [2023] SGHC 353, the High Court of Singapore was faced with the
Introduction Since mid-November, the Houthi militia have been launching attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea. Presently, the situation appears to be escalating, and as a result, many vessels
Singapore’s Housing Market Evolution Despite growing housing aspirations from the younger generation, with many experiencing ‘private housing dreams’, eight out of 10 Singaporeans live in public housing. The rules for
Singapore’s Appeal to Criminals Singapore is a key financial hub both regionally and internationally, making it an attractive gateway for laundering money. The ability to legitimise criminal proceeds through the
Phishing is a scam that involves obtaining user and account data through digital messages from scammers containing links to fake websites that request sensitive account credentials and information from consumers.
The Global Decarbonisation Drive Climate change continues to drive the decarbonisation of the shipping industry as countries, and in some instances private organisations, find ways to reduce the impact the
Benefits of Letters of Credit Letter of credits (LC) are a common and useful instrument in international trade transactions. It operates through the banking system and is essentially based on
Who is covered under the Employment Act? The Employment Act (the “Act”) is the main labour legislation in Singapore that provides for the working conditions and basic protections for all
Money Moving out of China Rises Data shows that Chinese investors are increasingly keen to get their money out of China as, amongst other factors, confidence in the real estate
Estate, Wills, Probate..…. Understanding the Terminology When someone dies, their property and assets such as money, investments, and their home come together to form what is known as their “estate”.
In Singapore, it is an accepted position in law that a confirming bank owes a contractual obligation to the seller to honour an LC as long as the documents presented
Strong Shipping Foundations and Infrastructure The Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) is the administration responsible for executing the proper registration of ships sailing under the Singapore flag. With more than
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