Recent updates to the UAE Maritime Law: Exercising lien over cargo

Maritime, Trade & Offshore | 21/10/2024

By Federal Decree-Law No.43 of 2023, the UAE Government has introduced a new Maritime Law, which took effect at the end of March 2024.

This announcement is welcomed by industry stakeholders who have been anticipating these changes to enhance regulatory clarity and operational efficiency within the maritime sector. The new law brings significant amendments, particularly in relation to the registration of vessels and the provisions for precautionary arrest, aligning UAE maritime regulations with international standards.

In this briefing note, which forms part of our ongoing series on the new Maritime Law, we set out the position regarding owners of a vessel being permitted to withhold discharge of goods for non-payment of freight and demurrage.

Please click here to download the full briefing note.

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Recent updates to the UAE Maritime Law: Exercising lien over cargo

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