Towage Contracts in Malaysia: Who Is Liable When a Tug Causes Damage?
Towage is the service of using one vessel (the tug) to move, guide, or assist another vessel (the...
Port Operations and Liability in Malaysia: A Complete Guide for Shipowners, Cargo Owners, and Port Users
Malaysia operates some of the most strategically important ports in the world. Port Klang —...
Marine Casualties and Official Investigations in Malaysia: What Shipowners and Masters Need to Know
A marine casualty — whether a grounding, fire, flooding, collision, or structural failure —...
Piracy and Maritime Security in the Strait of Malacca: Legal Rights and Obligations for Shipowners
The Strait of Malacca — shared between Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore — was historically one...
Freight Forwarder Liability in Malaysia: When Things Go Wrong
Freight forwarders occupy a central but legally ambiguous position in modern supply chains....
Maritime Fraud in Malaysia: How to Protect Your Business and What to Do If You Are a Victim?
Maritime fraud encompasses a wide range of dishonest conduct — document forgery, cargo diversion,...
Ship Repair Disputes in Malaysia: What Shipowners and Yards Need to Know
Malaysia's ship repair industry is substantial, with yards in Port Klang, Penang, Johor Bahru,...
Letters of Indemnity in Shipping: Risks and Legal Consequences in Malaysia
A Letter of Indemnity (LOI) in shipping is a document issued by the cargo receiver (or shipper) to...
Offshore Vessel Disputes in Malaysia: What OSV Owners and Operators Need to Know
Malaysia's offshore oil and gas industry — anchored by PETRONAS and its production sharing...
