The Digital Security Act and the Digital Security Regulation entered into force in Norway on 1 October 2025. They apply to parts of the shipping and offshore sector, including ports, port facilities and shipping companies that meet certain criteria. Here are the five key takeaways about the new rules.
China is actively promoting further industrialisation of its already large aquaculture industry, including land-based solutions. This presents an opportunity for foreign players with access to know-how and technology and in this article we take a look at the typical project structure and common concerns for land-based aquaculture projects in China.
India’s free trade deals with Norway and the United Kingdom, alongside a newly introduced 250 billion rupee (approx. GBP 2.2 billion) Maritime Development Fund, offer substantial incentives and advantages for Norwegian and UK companies looking to do business in the Indian maritime sector.
Navigating today’s complex risk picture in shipbuilding projects necessitates both contract and risk management, and an understanding of compliance risks affecting the project throughout its lifespan. In this article we will highlight the key elements for owners and other stakeholders to keep in mind.
In the oil and gas industry, contracts are fundamental to business relationships, defining the terms under which operations are conducted. The standard contracts used vary depending on the country where the project is taking place. Hence, the type of contract used may be decisive for the risk exposure assumed by the parties.
Conversion contracts for ships and offshore installations involve modifying existing units to serve a new or modified purpose, often requiring extensive engineering, upgrades, and integration of new systems. Unlike newbuilding contracts, where components are developed to work together, conversion projects must adapt existing assets, which can introduce technical uncertainties.
Immunity may shield a foreign state’s assets from enforcement in Norway, but not unconditionally. If the foreign state is engaged in commercial activities in Norway, it will be treated as its commercial peers, and immunity will not shield the assets involved in the commercial activity from attachment.
The UK Supreme Court’s decision in MSC FLAMINIA [2025] UKSC 14 provides important guidance on the interpretation and application of the 1976 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (the “1976 Convention”), as amended by the 1996 Protocol. The judgment clarifies whether charterers can limit their liability to shipowners and which types of losses are subject to limitation.
On 10 October 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Transport (Ministry) announced that it would impose special port fees (Special Port Fees) against vessels with a US nexus calling at Chinese ports. These were adopted in response to the fees and trade restrictions introduced by the United States Trade Representative earlier this year targeting China-linked vessels (USTR Fees).
The construction of offshore wind farms near busy shipping routes has already resulted in a number of collisions between vessels and offshore wind infrastructure. As the number of wind farms increases, so does the collision risk. Claims are often substantial, as each turbine can cost tens of millions of dollars and an offshore substation can cost several hundred million dollars, and in addition there may be significant production losses.
Since its launch in 2000, SHIP 2000 has become a widely used standard form shipbuilding contract, both in the Nordics and beyond. Over the past 25 years, however, the shipping industry has changed significantly, creating a clear need for an updated contractual framework.
In a long-awaited and detailed judgment in the Russian Aircraft insurance litigation, the English High Court has considered a number of issues of wider interest to aviation, marine and energy insurance practitioners worldwide. Here we look at the Court's analysis of the political risks clause in the applicable war risks exclusion.
