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Shipowners face huge settlement claims from new fuels liability blind spot

These hazardous and noxious substances not covered by various liability limitation regimes, leaving owners vulnerable

Stephenson Harwood partner Haris Zografakis said there is no civil liability regime in place to deal with alternative fuels. He is also chairman of the CMI International working group on maritime decarbonisation.
Stephenson Harwood partner Haris Zografakis said there is no civil liability regime in place to deal with alternative fuels. He is also chairman of the CMI International working group on maritime decarbonisation.Photo: Stephenson Harwood
TradeWinds technology editor Stockholm
Published 21 January 2025, 14:38Updated 24 January 2025, 12:26
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