by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | Jul 10, 2026 | Blogs, Malaysian Maritime Law
Delivery delays are the most common disputes in shipbuilding. When a yard fails to deliver a vessel by the contractual date — even accounting for permitted extensions — the buyer has clearly defined legal rights. The challenge is exercising them correctly, within the...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | Jul 7, 2026 | Blogs, Malaysian Maritime Law
Malaysia has a significant and growing shipbuilding and ship repair industry. Major shipyards operate at Pulau Indah (Port Klang), Pasir Gudang (Johor), Penang, Labuan, and along the Sarawak coast — building offshore support vessels, tugs, barges, tankers, and...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | Jul 3, 2026 | Blogs, Malaysian Maritime Law
The US tariff announcements of 2025 have created significant disruption to international trade flows — and Malaysian maritime businesses are directly in the crosshairs. Malaysia’s export-driven economy, with major shipments of electronics, palm oil, rubber, LNG,...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | Jun 26, 2026 | Blogs, Malaysian Maritime Law
When a vessel sinks, grounds, or is abandoned in Malaysian waters, the consequences extend far beyond the loss of the ship itself. A sunken wreck can obstruct navigation, damage port infrastructure, pollute the marine environment, and create a hazard for other vessels...
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | Jun 22, 2026 | Blogs, Malaysian Maritime Law
Malaysia’s maritime sector is entering a period of significant regulatory change. The Malaysian government has announced that a carbon tax will be introduced beginning in 2026, targeting energy-intensive sectors — including shipping and port operations....
by Soubhagya Mukhopadhyay | Jun 19, 2026 | Blogs, Malaysian Maritime Law
Port State Control (PSC) is the system by which a coastal state — in Malaysia’s case, the Marine Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Laut Malaysia) — inspects foreign-flagged vessels visiting its ports to verify compliance with international maritime conventions....
