News & Updates

The Admiralty Court’s judgment in Bunge S.A. v Pan Ocean Co, Ltd, provided welcome analysis of the BIMCO Infectious Diseases Clause 2015, offering assistance to any live disputes still remaining involving Covid-19 or any future disputes regarding this...

Which Rule applies? The head-on rule or the crossing rules? The collision between KIVELI and AFINA I is the second case in recent years which has considered the interaction between the head-on rule (COLREGS, Rule 14) and the crossing rules (COLREGS, Rules...

Introduction A terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir in late April 2025, followed by retaliatory action by both the Indian and Pakistani militaries, has led to escalation of hostilities between the two nations. This has prompted the...

Every year on 18 May, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Day for Women in Maritime calls for recognition, representation, and real change. It is a day that celebrates the contribution of women to the maritime sector while...

In May, CJC’s Singapore team was led by Directors (and mariners) Andrew Gray and Andrew Shannon in hosting an interactive Collision Workshop that brought together maritime professionals to explore the complexities of marine casualty claims. ...

We were pleased to have worked with The Swedish Club on the updated edition of their series of Forward Defence Guides concerning Deductions from Hire and Remedies. The Guides were developed in collaboration with James Mackay , one of our Directors based...

On March 19, 2025, Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) hosted a panel discussion at their London office to explore the recent updates to the UK Standard Conditions for Towage and Other Services (UKSTC 2024). The event attracted professionals from across the...

Campbell Johnston Clark was proud to host Eyesea’s first London Market event, bringing together the shipping community to explore how data, technology, and collaboration can help tackle marine pollution. Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) was delighted...

Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) heads towards its 15th anniversary in September 2025, announcing new appointments and promotions from within which aim to consolidate its position as a centre of excellence in maritime law. With offices in the UK, Singapore and...

A maritime lien is a powerful legal claim that allows creditors to arrest a vessel, regardless of ownership changes, unless the sale is conducted via judicial auction. Buyers of vessels must be acutely aware that maritime liens can survive a sale, even if...