Articles on wr.no

16/12/2024

Shipbrokers’ liability in S&P transactions – reflections from recent case law in Norway

In recent years we have seen several court cases relating to claims against shipbrokers arising out of shipping transactions. In a decision in one of those cases earlier this year, the Norwegian Court of Appeal provided useful guidance on liability of shipbrokers, and the duty of care of shipbrokers in shipping transactions.

23/05/2022

Legal challenges with cross border transportation of CO2

According to the report “Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change”, published 4 April 2022, carbon capture and storage (CCS) is essential in order to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and reach the climate goals. When establishing an international value chain for CCS, the industry will have to work within the international rules and framework. This article focuses on the restrictions on export of CO2 in the “London Dumping Regime”, especially the London Protocol.

09/12/2020

Offshore floating wind turbines and deepwater fish farms – different frameworks for success

The regulatory framework that exists within the shipping and offshore industries is long established. Whilst the existing framework effectively extends to also encompass the offshore floating wind sector in Norway, the same cannot be said for deepwater fish farms.