by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | May 25, 2026 | Blogs, Charterparty Disputes
The sale and purchase of a vessel in Malaysia is a multi-step legal transaction governed primarily by the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 (MSO 1952), and the Contracts Act 1950, together with the specific terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) entered into...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | May 23, 2026 | Blogs, Charterparty Disputes
Malaysia’s strategic position along the Strait of Malacca — through which an estimated 40% of global seaborne trade passes — makes it one of the most environmentally sensitive maritime jurisdictions in the world. A vessel grounding, collision, or structural...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | May 19, 2026 | Blogs, Charterparty Disputes
Most maritime disputes in Malaysia are resolved through one of two routes: arbitration or litigation before the Admiralty Court. The route that applies to your dispute is largely determined by what your contract says — and understanding the difference before a dispute...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | May 15, 2026 | Blogs, Charterparty Disputes
Malaysia is a significant bunkering market, with licensed suppliers operating across 19 ports, including Port Klang, Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Pasir Gudang, Penang, and Labuan. Vessels transiting the Strait of Malacca regularly bunker in Malaysian waters, and where...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | May 12, 2026 | Blogs, Charterparty Disputes
Malaysia’s position along the Strait of Malacca — one of the world’s busiest and most congested shipping lanes — means that ship collisions are a real and recurring risk. When two vessels collide, the legal consequences are immediate and potentially...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | May 8, 2026 | Blogs, Charterparty Disputes
A ship mortgage is a security interest granted by a shipowner over a vessel in favour of a lender as collateral for a loan or financing facility. It functions similarly to a property mortgage — the shipowner retains possession and continues operating the vessel....
