Squire Patton Boggs Explores Maritime Legal Risks

Squire Patton Boggs highlights key legal and regulatory hot topics, offering insights relevant to businesses navigating developments across industries, including maritime and international trade.

Intermodal’s Week 43 market insight provides an overview of key shipping and chartering market developments.

Clyde & Co outlines key steps in the first 24 hours after a vessel collision in British Columbia waters, including notification requirements, evidence preservation and communications management.

India introduces new requirements for ships operating in or transiting its coastal waters, covering insurance, classification, salvage and marine pollution obligations.

StormGeo, part of Alfa Laval, has acquired berth alignment software provider Portchain to expand real-time port call data sharing and scale just-in-time voyage optimisation for terminals and carriers.

BDM Law LLP’s shipping and trade team has been recognised in the latest Legal 500 rankings, highlighting the firm’s expertise and standing in the maritime legal sector.

Holland & Knight outlines key litigation risks for Antarctic cruise operators, including jurisdiction, governing law and common claims, urging companies to strengthen dispute preparedness ahead of the 2026–27 season.