Six years for captain after fatal collision
A fatal North Sea collision that claimed the life of a seafarer has ended with a prison sentence for...
Marine law
Stay informed on developments in marine and boating legal matters. Coverage includes personnel changes at leading law firms handling maritime and marine issues, details of arrests, ongoing court cases and wider industry updates. The scope ranges from leisure craft and superyachts to broader maritime legal incidents.
Speedboat driver who hit teen kayaker sentenced under new safety law
The first prosecution under the Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023 has taken place. A man – Adam Russell –...
Eastern Med takes lead as clearer charter rules shift superyacht traffic – but for how long?
The eastern Mediterranean is quietly taking command of the region’s superyacht economy. Greece and Turkey have recognised that the...
New superyacht law firm launches in London and Hong Kong
Teji | Cowie Superyacht Lawyers has launched, with offices in London and Hong Kong. The new specialist law firm...
Video: Men jailed after £18.4m Cornwall cocaine chase
Two more members of a crime group that was involved in a 28-mile at-sea chase off the coast of...
Boat listings giant accused of monopolising market in US lawsuit
Boats Group, the Miami-based owner of Boat Trader, YachtWorld and boats.com, is facing a federal class action lawsuit accusing...
Marine group wins against Lloyd’s of London Syndicate
California-based Wing Group (which manufactures life jackets, boats, and other safety equipment) says it has secured what it’s deeming...
Octogenarian couple accused of selling shipwreck’s stolen gold
A retired couple from Florida is facing the prospect of being tried in France – for selling gold stolen...
Backlash after the Bahamas increases boat fees
Marinas in the Bahamas have reportedly seen a wave of cancellations in the wake of a new bill that...
Former Sweden Yachts head jailed for fraud
Mattias Rutgersson, the former head of boatbuilder Sweden Yachts Group (SYG), has been sentenced to one year in prison...
Yacht broker convicted of customs fraud in US import scam
A yacht sales agent has been convicted of customs fraud by the Paris criminal court in a case involving...
