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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Expands on Its Previous Offshore Wind Ruling | ZFZ Postcard Cases
In January, the US Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), issued a ruling that the entire seabed on the US outer continental shelf is a “coastwise” point for purposes of US coastwise laws, which we previously wrote on here.
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Vessel “Personification” Bunker Supplier Retains Lien Rights After Settlement | ZFZ Postcard Cases
It is well established under US law that maritime liens attach to a vessel allowing for in rem actions against the vessel itself.
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OFAC Clarifies Exceptions for INEA in Venezuela | ZFZ Postcard Cases
INEA was listed as an SDN by OFAC on January 19, 2021.
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Admiralty Court Dismisses Strike-Out Appeal, as Unless Order Not Breached | ZFZ Postcard Cases
An Admiralty Court decision regarding sufficient disclosure and strike-out sanctions. In the case, Defendants were contesting Claimants’ repair costs after a vessel collision.
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Death on High Seas Act 46 USC §§ 30301-08 Applies in Negligent Action on Terra Firma | ZFZ Postcard Cases
The 11th Circuit recently applied the Death on High Seas Act (“DOSHA”) in a wrongful death action when a retired Air Force pilot died flying an F-16 jet, which experienced mechanical failure and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico.
The UK Court of Appeal recently handed down a decision regarding implied indemnity in voyage charterparties.
Our Katherine Georginis provides a summary on the TAI Prize case.