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SEMAPHORE


June 2025
  • President's Message
  • Australian Report
  • Q&A with Professor David Goodwin
    • Teaser Video
  • Young MLAANZ – Clara Kwon
  • New Zealand Legal Developments
  • MNZ Regulatory Licensing Review Panel
  • Sovereign Wrecks Agreement
  • Cyclones and Force Majeure
  • Trump Deep Seabed Announcement Alarms ISA
  • New Course on United States Maritime Policy
  • North Sea Collision Liability
  • UK Supreme Court Rules on MSC Flaminia
  • ITLOS Workshops Update
  • A Differing Response to ASCOMARE Legal Opinion
  • IMO Legal Committee Elects First Cypriot Vice-Chair Lydia Markari-Kyriacou
  • IMO Seafarers Rights Guidelines
  • Cargo Theft Report
  • Dangers of Granting Extended Credit
  • Fake Insurance Papers Exposed in "Shadow Fleet"
  • Carrier Liability Affected by Packaging of Consignments
  • Call to Strengthen Cyber Security 
  • Return to Khor Abdulla Maritime Pact


March 2025
  • President's Message
  • Australian Report
  • Q&A with Judge Tom Broadmore
    • Teaser Video
  • Young MLAANZ – Louis Osborn
  • New Zealand Legal Updates
  • Observations on Trump Acquisitions
  • Baltimore Bridge Proceedings
  • Human Factors Learning Key to Preventing Maritime Accidents
  • Laycan Clause Dispute Leads to Costly Claim
  • Copper Scrap Fraud Highlights Exclusions in Bills of Lading
  • Charterers Argue for Limitation as “Shipowners”
  • Hague Visby Rules Apply to Misdelivery
  • Maritime Industry Challenges Examined
  • “Shadow Fleet” Counter Actions Forming
  • IMDG Code Amendments Enacted
  • MLC Amendments Take Effect
  • Expedition Firm Amends Titanic Plan
  • USCG Reveals MTS Cybersecurity Rule


December 2024
  • President's Message
  • Australian Report
  • Q&A with Stuart Hetherington
    • Teaser Video
  • Young MLAANZ – Nana Jacobson
  • New Zealand Legal Updates
    • ​MNZ v Gibson
  • NZ Log Export Case Highlights Need for Clarity in LOIs
  • DoJ Settlement in Dali Allision
  • Commonwealth Ocean Declaration Adopted
  • ​Call to Action for MLAANZ Member Survey Participants
  • Ann Fenech Recognised
  • Understanding the Overturn of the Chevron Deference
    •  Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo Ruling
  • Marine Insurance Premiums Rising
  • Rise of Shipbuilding Investment Impacts on Marine Insurers
  • Crew Mental Wellbeing Remains Priority – Stella Maris
    • Life at Sea – Mental Health and the Human Touch
    • Seafarers Happiness Index – Quarter 3, 2024
  • Blocked E-mail Costs Broker US$380k
    • ITIC Claims Review – October 2024​
  • Alternative Shipping Fuels Update​
    • Britannia P&I Alternative Fuels Watch Report
  • White Paper on Batteries in Deep-Sea Shipping​​
    • CIMAC and Maritime Battery Forum Joint Whitepaper
  • “One Line” Comments Can Constitute Binding Guarantee
  • New Government to Decide Ireland Shipping Bill Fate
  • New Philippine Maritime Laws Target Jurisdiction Reinforcement
  • New UAE Maritime Law Heralded
    •  Federal Decree by Law No (43) of 2023


September 2024
  • President's Message
  • Australian Report
  • Q&A with Ron Salter
    • Teaser Video
  • Young MLAANZ – James Pisko
  • New Zealand Maritime Legal Updates
  • Australian Shipping Legislation Review
  • IMLAM 2024 Results
    • Full Winners' List
  • Journal Call for Content
  • The Goliath Limitation
  • Dali's Owners Invoke General Average
  • Rise of New Zealand Visitor Levy Criticised
  • IMO Insider Security Toolkit
  • Comment on New Lloyd's Open Form
  • Debt Cannot be Avoided by Self-Unfulfilled Condition
  • Contempt Tools Clarified Where Parties “Lie Low”
  • MLC Not Well Enforced
  • Broker Error Leads to Out-of-Court Settlement
  • No Cargo? No Problem for General Average!
  • Ever Given Salvage Contract Never Concluded
  • ITIC Underscores Importance of Vessel Design Reviews and Insurance
  • Inaugural ISA Appointment for Ireland
  • Reviewing the Laws Governing the Recovery of Rockets at Sea
  • Landmark Shipping Law for Ghana
  • Significant Indonesian Sentence for Maritime Pollution

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June 2024
  • President's Message
    • MLAANZ ​Letter to Department of Infrastructure 21.5.2024
    • Department of Infrastructure Response 3.6.2024
    • AMTAC Letter to Shipping Australia 20.5.2024
  • Australian Report
  • Q&A with Ian Maitland
    • ​Teaser Video – NEW FEATURE!
  • Climate Change Initiatives
  • Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention Update
  • ​Call for 2024 Federal Conference Papers
  • University of Wollongong Profiles Three Female Maritime Lawyers “Making Waves” in Ocean Law and Policy
  • Tenth Anniversary for WISTA NZ
  • A Selection of New Zealand Branch 2024 Conference Presentations
    • Court Case Reveals Need for Stronger H&S Governance
    • Whakaari | White Island Litigation Clarifies Legal Points
    • Red Sea Crisis Raises Complex Legal Questions
    • Young Lawyers Examine Application of Hague-Visby Rules​
  • Marine Order 11 Consultation
  • Rodents Ruin First Zespri Consignment
  • South China Sea Issues Feature in Asia Defence Summit
  • Overview of UNCLOS
  • Legal Action Commences Over Dali Allision with Baltimore Bridge
    • ​Limiting Liability Arising from the Baltimore Bridge Collision Incident
    • ​Petition for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability
    • Motion to Accept Interim Stipulation for Value and Stipulation for Costs and for the Entry of Restraining Order and Order for Issuance of Notice
    • City of Baltimore Key Bridge Responses 2024 Action Plan
  • Mock Court Martial Competition Launched in US
  • Guidelines on Seafarer Criminalisation Finalised
  • Blockchain Impact on Maritime Survey Published
    • ​A survey on blockchain technology in the maritime industry: Challenges and future perspectives
  • Delaware Judge Unwinds “Unfair” Merger
    • ​Buddenhagen v Clifford Judgment
  • Call to Action to Tackle African Maritime Security Threats​
  • Reviewing the Laws Governing the Recovery of Rockets 
    at Sea


March 2024
  • President's Message
  • Australian Report
  • Young MLAANZ – Daniel Jackson
  • General Average Contributions Arising From Piracy
  • Paul Heath KC Profile
  • AMSA Consultation Marine Order 55
  • Australasian Cruise Sector Bounces Back
  • MUA-MUNZ Ramp Up Collaboration
  • UQ Researches Zombie Leadership
  • Practical Guide For Mariners
  • Bahijah Livestock Sailing Disrupted
  • BIMCO War Risks Clauses
  • West Piracy Protection
  • Negligent Navigation Defence
  • Pacific GHG Levy Proposal
  • Zero Emission Shipping Fund
  • Cocoa Shipment Highlights Carrier Liability Question
  • Two Out of Three Causes of Action Granted for Navy Veteran
    • Pelton v John Crane Inc Decision
  • EU ETS Application Insights
  • Transparency Brought to Ship-Source Pollution in Europe
  • HMM Found Not in Breach of US Shipping Act
    • MSRF Inc v HMM Co Ltd Decision
  • Limitation Of Liability Act Criticism​

December 2023
  • President's Message
  • Australian Report
  • "Young MLAANZ" – Emma Campbell
  • Retirement of Justice Steven Rares
  • Updates to MLAANZ Board of Directors
  • IMLAM 2024 Announced
  • Full ICS Membership Gained by New Zealand Shipping Federation
  • Negligence Ruled in Ruby Princess Sailing
    • Karpik v Carnival plc (The "Ruby Princess") (Initial Trial) [2023] FCA 1280
    • Karpik v Carnival plc (The "Ruby Princess") (Initial Trial) [2023] FCA 1280 – Summary
  • Regulations and Recommendations Form to Address Fires on Vessels
  • AMSA Renews OMC Torres Strait Contract
  • "Ships Don't Leave Skidmarks" (Lecture Notes)​
  • Reflections on Maersk Alabama Lawsuit
  • “Ships Don’t Leave Skid Marks” Delivered at Forensic Science Seminar​
  • Maritime Law for Masters
  • European Commission to End Consortia Exemption
  • New UK Law Will Affect Electronic Bills of Lading
  • Ballast Water Management Convention Becomes Active
  • Marshall Islands Removed from EU List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions


September 2023
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • “Young MLAANZ” – Chanté Fourie
  • Speech in Honour of Tony Tesoriero
  • IMLAM 2023 Report
  • Schnarr v Markle 2023 FC 1004
  • GeelongPort Pty Limited v The Ship “Voyager P” [2023] FCA 918
  • MLAANZ NSW Branch – Chairperson’s Report 2022-2023
  • General Average – How it Works and Who Pays
  • Australia-Singapore Advance Green Economy Agreement Initiatives
  • US Expands Pacific Reach
  • Nicaraguan Continental Shelf Claim Denied
    • Judgment – Nicaragua v Colombia
  • Emoji Seals Contract
    • Judgment – South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land & Cattle Ltd
  • Insurer Warns to Review Bills of Lading for Errors
  • UK Supreme Court Rules on Excise Duty Payable on Stolen Cargo
  • UN Calls for Return to Grain Deal
  • Whistleblower Wins Against Maersk


​June 2023
  • President’s Message
  • NZ Branch Report
    • CMI President's Letter Post Montreal
    • Letter to CMI President​
    • The Dossier: Rotterdam Rules Ratification
  • “Young MLAANZ” – Julia Styrylska
  • Notable Appointment for Past President
  • Ombudsman Calls Out MBIE Over Seafarer Treatment
    • MNZ Advice on a Maritime Allocation – Future MIQ Settings (10 May 2023)
    • MBIE Revised Maritime Allocation Advice (30 May 2023)
  • Port Designation Added to MNZ
    • Port Sector Insights Picture and Action Plan
  • Expiry Pending for Extended Ukraine Black Sea Grain Deal
    • Maritime and Aviation Transport Update 20220628 v1.2 (page ten)
  • Interviewing Veterans of Australia’s Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
  • Sector Funding Welcomed by Ports Australia
    • Ports Australia Media Release
  • Revised Marine Order 504
  • Negative Turn in Seafarer Happiness
    • Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2023
  • ABS Loss of Hire 1/10/83 – Indemnity or Contingency Policy?
  • Major Maritime Law Reform for Greece
  • Discussing Shipping in Israel
  • China-Russia Maritime Law Agreement


March 2023
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • Kevin Noonan Remembered
  • "Young MLAANZ" – Rosalie Van Dael
  • Peter McQueen's Review of Australian COGSA 1991
  • Judicial Sale of Yangtze Fortune
  • Offshore Renewable Energy Infrastructure Area Proposal  
  • CMI Brief Guidelines Relating to General Average
  • Letter to NMLAS Montreal Colloquium Final 170223
    • CMI Montreal 2023 Colloquium Preliminary Programme
  • Featured New Zealand Branch Annual Conference presentations (Sofitel Hotel, Auckland, November 9-10)
    • Ministry Looks for Legal Sector Feedback – Rebecca Summerill and Michael Machin\
    • Limitation a Rare but Interesting Bird – Paul David KC and Tom Ashley
  • Returning Cruise Ships Fall Foul of Kiwi Regs
  • Panama Lifting Registry Competitiveness
  • FMC Judge Calls Time on Shipping Company
    • ​Initial FMC Decision on Default
    • MSC's Response to Initial Decision
    • MCS Industries' Response to Respondent
  • US Updates 1851 Law Following Boating Deaths


December 2022
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • yCMI Essay 2022 Winner Rosie Van Dael
    • ​Relief in Cross-Border Insolvency and Maritime Law​
  • Aituā (Accident) – Why TAIC Investigates
  • First Female President for CMI
    • First CMI Letter from Ann Fenech
  • Ombudsman Report Fails to Satisfy Seafarer Complaint
  • Swansea to Host IMLAM 2023
  • Featured New Zealand Branch Annual Conference presentations (Sofitel Hotel, Auckland, November 9-10)
    • Georgia On My Mind! – Rob Merkin KC
    • Climate Change Poses Challenges for Shipping – David Bullock
    • Challenging “Environment” Ahead for Shippers! – Mike Knowles
    • Landside Infrastructure Can Assist Decarbonisation – Rosie Mercer
    • Climate Change Poses Risks for Shipping – John McKelvie and John Lucas
    • No-Blame Focus Works Well for Accident Investigations – Martin Sawyers
  • Historic Maritime Border Agreement
  • CII Regulation Could Absorb One-Tenth of Global Vessel Capacity
  • Kiwi Forwarders Given Formal Warning
  • Northland Drydock Business Case Tender
  • Payment of Overdue Commission Fees Secured
  • Lithium Batteries Transportation Whitepaper
  • “Place of Safety” Legal Requirement Being Ignored
  • Pandemic Brings Spike in Reefer Claims
    • Container focus – Refrigerated cargo analysis
  • Emotions Stirred by Jones Act Waivers
  • 40th Anniversary for Tulane Maritime Law Center


September 2022
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • Australia’s First Insurer Class Action has Settled – and it’s a Maritime Class Action!​
    • ​FCA – Owners of Cargo laden on board the MV “APL England” v CMB
  • Professor Martin Davies Receives Oxford's Prestigious Doctor of Civil Law Degree​
  • Change of the Guard for MLAANZ NSW Branch
    • MLAANZ NSW Branch Chairperson's Report 2021-2022
  • IMO EEXI May Force Slow Steaming​
  • "Young MLAANZ" – Anna Brookman
  • Should Bills of Lading be Recognised Under the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (Cth) – if so, What Changes are Required for This?​
  • New Options on Trans-Tasman Trade
    • Trans-Tasman Turmoil
    • FOCUS Container Line Investor Presentation 2022
  • Cruise Sector Heating Back Up
  • Marine Order 97 Announcement
  • Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1991 – Potential Amendments to Section 11​
  • Iconic Wellington Vessel Sinks
  • Improved Incident Reporting Rate Sought by IMO​
  • CJEU Determines Prestige Insurer Must Pay
  • Court Assigns Lashing Work to Dock Workers
  • UKHO to Cease Paper Chart Production
  • Avoid Confusion When Bills of Lading Are Consolidated
  • Cyber Risk Management Beyond Compliance
  • DNV Summarises SOLAS Amendments
  • Autonomous Ship Development Boost
  • Nigeria Hosts 16th International Maritime Seminar for Judges

June 2022
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • "Young MLAANZ" Case Note – Lourenzo Fernandez
  • Developments in Ship Arrest – a Case Note by Stefanie Andrensek and Michelle Taylor
  • Tributes to Norman Lyall and Tony Scotford
    • Tribute to Norman Lyall
    • ​Tribute to Tony Scotford
  • Arbitration and Maritime Law in Australia
    • Arbitration and Maritime Law in Australia
  • Urban River Governance in Focus
  • Insurers Seek Regulatory Leadership on Alternative Fuels
  • Cruise Operations Return to Australia
  • NZ Budget Boost for Offshore Wind Sector
  • Registration Pending for Exciting Conference Program
  • Kiribati Seafarers’ Repatriation Ends Two-Year Campaign
    • The Perfect Storm
  • West Puts Squeeze on Russia Through Oligarchs
  • Carriers Face Heavy Penalties from FMC
  • Innovative Solution to “Travelling Salesperson Problem”
    • The Travelling Salesperson Problem
  • Titanic Tragedy Reshaped Maritime Safety
  • Digital Tools Enhance Compliance Monitoring
  • Salvage Contracts Discussed


March 2022
  • President's Message
    • February 26, 2022 Correspondence from Ukrainian Maritime Bar Association
  • NZ Branch Report
  • Annual Federal MLAANZ Conference 2022, Brisbane Oct 12-14 – “Sustainable Shipping”
  • MLAANZ and Career Reflections of Now-Retired Judge Mark Perkins
  • “Young MLAANZ” Case Note – Patrick Stratmann and Stefanie Andrensek
  • “Young MLAANZ” Case Note – Lydia Sharpe
  • Australian Offshore Energy Sector Boom Predicted
  • Managing the Liabilities of a Ship Manager
  • Definitive “Green Corridor” Action Awaited
  • IMO Criticised for Decarbonisation Inaction
  • Consultation Closes on Proposed TSIR Amendments
  • Marine Order 97 Consultation Closes
    • Draft Marine Order 97 (Marine pollution prevention – air pollution) 2022
  • NZ$110k Fine for Stevedoring Company
  • Sanctions-Avoiding Shipping Practices Highlighted
  • Force Majeure Clause from BIMCO
  • Streamlined Electronic Charter Party Documentation Solution
  • Comprehensive Safety Guidance Issued for DGs Storage and Handling Facilities
  • TT Club Highlights Weather-Related Risk
  • Congested Ports Provide Theft Opportunities
  • Assignor Appointed to Crystal Cruises


December 2021
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • NZ Mariners Challenge MIQ Settings
  • Matched Samples Comparison Confirms Seafarers’ Pandemic Impacts
  • China Maritime Claims “Without Legal Basis”
  • Australasian Cruise Sector Remains at Anchor
  • Port Performance Directly Impacting Australian Businesses and Consumers
  • Impending Disaster Looms Over FSO Safer
  • No Runnin’ the Lights!
  • Refinery Closure Could Open the Door for Transport Biofuels
  • Washed-up Boat Still Belongs to Owner
  • A Fair COP?​
  • Russia Regains CMI Membership
  • United States “Sea Year” Training Paused Following Most Serious Allegations


September 2021
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • MLAANZ NSW Branch Marine Insurance Seminar Attracts 120-Plus
  • MLAANZ WA Branch Webinar – "Cleaning Up: Australia's New Offshore Decommissioning Regime"
  • Kiwi Seafarers Query Legality of MIQ Settings
  • Better Interpretation of MLC Urged for Returning Kiwi Seafarers
  • NZ Government Outlines Road Map to Reopening International Borders
  • Pollution Incident Would Prompt Antarctic Legal Quandary
  • ​Positive Moves Afoot in Melbourne to Create Enhanced Focus on Maritime History
  • WA Policy of Turning Away Potential COVID-Positive Ships May Ease
    • Local-Marine-Notice-PH-15-21-(T)-Latest-Maritime-Directions-for-Western-Australian-Ports
  • Plans for Deep-Water Forestry Port on Kangaroo Island Felled
  • Maritime Powers Bill Progresses in New Zealand Parliament
  • End to Seafarer’s Enforced Four-Year Stay on Abandoned Ship
  • Value Needs to be Declared in Consignment Note Under CMR
  • Inmarsat Report Aims to Drive Maritime Safety Improvements
  • Commercial Court (England/Wales) Online Seminar – Shipping Law
  • First Violation Alleged Under Jones Act Enforcer Programme
    • Epic Hedron OMSA Jones Act Violation Allegations


June 2021
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report​
  • Tribute to His Excellency James Crawford
  • International Arbitration During COVID-19
  • Federal Conference 2021
  • Report on AMSA Shipping Consultative Forum
  • IMLAM Returns
  • NSW Branch Marine Insurance Seminar
  • NZ Branch Conference – Mike Knowles Presentation
  • NZ Branch Conference – Matt Flynn Presentation
  • NZ Branch Conference – John Burton and Bevan Marten Presentation
  • NZ Branch Conference – Case Notes from Natalie Jagusch
  • NZ Branch Conference – Case Notes from Zane Fookes
  • NZ Branch Conference – Case Notes from Daniel Jackson
  • WA Branch Ever Given Webinar
  • Trans-Tasman “Bubble” Update
  • Shipping Demand and Costs Soar
  • Australian Government Commences New Regulations for Khapra Beetle
  • Unmanned Saildrone Washes up at Waratah Bay
    • Response of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ) – CMI International Working Group, Unmanned Ships, Questionnaire
  • Historic Lifeboat Recovered from Jurien Bay Farm Rafters
  • Challenges Despite Respite for Seafarers


March 2021
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • Tribute to Frank Turner
  • Trans-Tasman Travel "Bubble" Announcement Pending
    • Hansard NZ Prime Minister Press Conference March 22
  • Book Review – John Marshall: Shipowner, Lloyd’s reformer and emigration agent
  • Kiwi Cruise Initiative Beached by INZ
  • Reminder of Victoria Branch Webinars
  • Update of NSW Maritime Regulations Awaited
  • Decisive in rem Ruling as to in personam Defendant
    • Judgment in Royal Arsenal vs Echo Star (ex-Gas Infinity)​
  • Suicide Concerns Prompted by Crew Stranding Crisis
  • Tensions Rise in South China Sea
  • Offshore Wind Energy Sets Sail in Biden Era


December 2020
  • ​President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • Nairobi Wreck Convention
  • NZ Offshore Pollution Legislation​
  • Trans-Tasman Bubble
  • Judicial Decisions Database Milestone
  • Derek Luxford Retirement
  • Nick Gaskell Retirement
  • AMSA Takes No-Nonsense Approach
  • First MNZ Enforceable Undertaking
  • Greek Territorial Waters Debate
  • SAR Vessel Detention Appeal​​


September 2020
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • Passing of Captain Barry Thompson
  • "Admiralty Jurisdiction" (Fifth Edition) Published
  • Ship Arrest and Undertaking as to Damages – is it Time for a Change?
  • Conflict of Laws Aspects of Maritime Disputes and Maritime Arbitration
  • NSW Branch AGM Chair's Report
  • Two-Pronged Approach to Decarbonising Shipping
  • Port of Melbourne Busier During Restrictions
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July 2020
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • Frustration with NZ MTA Amendment
  • WA Pioneers Virtual Seminars
  • Writ or Wrong?
  • Increasing Future Importance of Freedom of Navigation
  • Regulation of Ships' Air Pollution
  • 21st IMLAM Comp Results
  • Preview to Next Journal


May 2020 – COVID-19 Special Edition
  • President's Message
  • Paul David QC – Trading Our Way Out
  • MLAANZ Events Postponements
  • What Now For Cruise Shipping?
  • Ports Australia Comment
  • Maritime Regulators Developments
  • Uncertainty for Carriers/Shippers/Globalisation
  • Containerlines Navigate Pandemic Pressure Points
  • Relief in Sight for Seafarers
  • Australian Court Procedures
  • MLAANZ Conference Proceedings Digitalisation
  • Admiralty and Maritime Special Measures Information Note (SMIN-2): Warrants for the arrest of ships
  • Cruise Ship Locations (May 12, 2020)
  • National Cabinet - agreed class exemption for non-cruise maritime crew
  • 200506 Framework Crew change Protocols with IMO circular
  • Seafarers Happiness Index – Quarter 1/2020: Special COVID-19 Edition
  • Extension of Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) certificates


March 2020
  • President's Message
  • MLAANZ Judicial Sales Letter
  • Stuart Hetherington Judicial Sales Paper
  • NZ Branch Report
  • NSW Branch Mini Conference
  • NSW Branch Mini Conference Programme
  • HMAS Yarra Action Reviewed
  • Advice for Whistleblowers
  • Norton White Appointments
  • Bow Fortune Case
  • Bow Fortune Odjfell
  • Bow Fortune Herrera
  • Titanic Ruling Awaited
  • Grand Palais Case
  • Grand Palais Ruling
  • Call to Respect Maritime Law


December 2019
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • CMI Mexico City Report
  • Update on Marine Insurance Act
  • MMHN and AAMH Activities
  • ICMA XXI Fast Approaching
  • Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture Thank You
  • NZ to Sign MARPOL Annex VI
  • Lloyd's Law Reports Celebrates 100 Years
  • US Supreme Court Considers Third Admiralty Matter in Just Over a Year
  • Florida Appeals Court Partially Reverses Statue of Limitations Ruling
  • Ghana Chief Justice Calls for Lawyers' Involvement in Maritime Law Education
  • First-ever USCG/Seychelles Coast Guard Exercise in West Indian Ocean


September 2019
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • New World of Cyber Security Risk
  • MLAANZ 2019 New Zealand Branch Conference Presentation of Sophie Hudson
  • Bugs Creating a Stink for Importers
  • DG Declaration/Stowage Under Fire
  • Fisheries Judicial Review Application Dismissed
  • CFW vs Attorney-General and Director-General of MPI
  • Plea for IMO to Lead Alternative Fuel Development
  • IMO Action to Reduce GHG Emissions from International Shipping
  • USCG Shrimp and Grits


June 2019
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • Glass Bottom Boat v Maritime New Zealand, New Zealand Shipping Gazette
  • Glass Bottom Boat v Maritime New Zealand, Reserved Decision
  • New Zealand Maritime Pilots' Association v The Director of Maritime New Zealand, Article
  • New Zealand Maritime Pilots' Association v The Director of Maritime New Zealand, Judgment
  • MARPOL Annex VI Update
  • AMSA Advisory Letter
  • Bevan Marten article on Annex VI
  • English Law Contract Interpretation


March 2019
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Report
  • NZ Branch Conference 2019 Brochure
  • Snapshot – IMO 2019
  • Conference Speakers Invited
  • Submissions in on Annex VI
  • Fisheries Management Reform
  • Fisheries Management Reform discussion paper
  • Letter to Stuart Nash
  • UN Targets Maritime Crime


September 2018
  • President's Message
  • CMI Invite
  • Save the Date
  • Forbidden Treasure
  • IMLAM Sponsorship pic
  • Call to Reform IMO
  • Report on IMO Governance
  • Time Limit Applies
  • Deep Sea Maritime vs Monjasa Judgment

June 2018
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Conference
  • Insurance Law Reform
  • US Maritime Regulatory Review
  • Upcoming Events


March 2018
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Conference
  • EOI for Annual Conference Speakers
  • US Court of Appeals Enforces Arbitration Clause
  • US Court of Appeals Galilea LLC v AGCS Marine Insurance Company


December 2017
  • President's Message
  • NZ Branch Function
  • FoC Shipping Scrutiny
  • WA Branch Activities 2017
  • Athens Convention 2002
  • Athens Convention Discussion Paper


August 2017
  • President's Message
  • Review of NZ Branch Conference – Kerryn Webster
  • Reflections from Dr Pat Saraceni – Developments in Maritime Law
  • Annex VI Ignorance – Dr Bevan Marten
  • Results from IMLAM 2017 – Dr Kate Lewins
  • Bill for an Act to Amend the Marine Insurance Act 1909  and Consolidated Version of MIA with Proposed Amendments
  • MLAANZ letter to Attorney General re Bill to Amend the Commonwealth Marine Insurance Act 1909  with Explanatory Memo
  • Letter from Attorney General to Neal Beadle Regarding MIA
  • MLAANZ Response to CMI on Ship Finance Security Practices


February 2017
  • President's Message
  • Submission to Maritime Transport Amendment Bill
  • Pacific Islands Maritime Conference
  • Save the Date
  • Maritime Law in New Zealand Publication


December 2016
  • President's Message
  • Collisions, ECDIS and "All Available Means"
  • Challenging Admiralty Jurisdiction: A Recent Decision
  • New Zealand Branch Conference 2017
  • ICMA XX Call for Papers October 2016
  • ICMA XX Members of the Topics and Agenda Committee October 2016
  • ICMA XX Call for Papers – Suggested Categoris of Topics October 2016


September 2016
  • President's Message
  • Milestone Celebrated!
  • Cyber Marine Risks
  • Resources vs the Reef


June 2016
  • President's Message
  • Letter from CMI President
  • York-Antwerp Rules 2016: A Triumph of Commercial Pragmatism


November 2015
  • President's Message
  • Report on 2015 MLAANZ Conference
  • AMTAC Seminar
  • CMI Letter


July 2015
  • President's Message
  • Vice President’s Message
  • It’ll Never Happen Here: Why Adopt the Nairobi Convention on the Removal of Wrecks?
  • Low Sulphur Fuel Mandated for Cruise Ships in New South Wales


April 2015
  • President's Message
  • Vice President's Message
  • An Update on International Matters from Maritime New Zealand
  • Annual Admiralty Proceedings Filed in New Zealand
  • Slinging My Hook to Singapore
  • MLAANZ NSW 2015 Biennial Mini Conference

December 2014 Articles
  • President's Message
  • Vice President's Message
  • Ethics in Maritime Law – New Zealand 


July 2014
  • President's Message and Reports from CMI
  • Vice President's Message (including CMI Report)
  • NSW Branch Conference – Danella Wilmshurst, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
  • Maritime New Zealand Update
  • Book Review: Australian Maritime Law by Michael White (3rd edition)


April 2014
  • President's Message 
  • Vice President's Message
  • University of Queensland short course – International Trade and Shipping: Law and Practice
  • MLAANZ Prize Winners
  • Australian Coastal Shipping Reform – Navigating the Course Ahead, Norton White
  • High Court issues Guidance for MV Rena Limitation Fund Claimants, Wilson Harle  

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