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Publication of the Department of Shipping and Transport Law of Garrigues focused on the Maritime Law in the EU, Spain and Portugal.

Decree 21/2017, of May 5, 2017, on the activity of chartering recreational craft and vessels in the Balearic Islands has been published. 

Publication edited quarterly in Spanish, Portuguese and English language by the Department of Shipping and Transport Law of Garrigues is focused on the Maritime Law in the EU, Spain and Portugal.

It is not easy to determine the potential effects of Brexit since it is not even clear, at the present time, whether it will finally go ahead. Moreover, if it does, it will not be imminent and will depend on the agreement reached with the EU.

The Spanish Supreme Court has recently confirmed the indemnity award granted to each of the 22 Spanish passengers (grouped in a Victim Association) as damages for the claims filed against ship-owners Costa Crociere with regard to the capsizing of…

In a recent decision, a Spanish court held that a ship owner was not entitled to limit its liability with respect to damages caused to adjacent yachts due to a fire spreading on board his yacht while berthed. 

In a recent decision of the Commercial Court of Madrid, the court held that the sue and labour expenses incurred while attempting to save a vessel were not recoverable in addition to a total loss claim where the policy explicitly included a limit on…