Publications - Transport, Logistics and Shipping
Spain changes the dock workers regime for consistency with freedom of establishment under European law
A draft royal decree is currently being prepared to implement the recent Royal Decree Law 8/2017, amending the regime for workers providing cargo-handling services at Spanish ports.
Back to 'REBECA'. Spain has no shipping tradition, but it could have a more adequate shipping policy
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New regulations on yacht charters in the Balearic Islands
Decree 21/2017, of May 5, 2017, on the activity of chartering recreational craft and vessels in the Balearic Islands has been published.
Brexit and shipping in Spain
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.
Spanish Costa Concordia Victims awarded moral damages
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…
Transport & Shipping Commentary 1-2014
The Maritime Shipping Law
Royal Decree 237/2013 on aid and financing for shipbuilding
April 11, 2013 saw the publication in the Official State Gazette of Royal Decree 237/2013, of April 5, 2013, amending Royal Decree 442/1994, of March 11, 1994, on aid and financing for shipbuilding in order to bring it into line with the provisions…
Limitation of liability: a warning from Spain
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.
Updates Transport & Shipping 1-2013
NEW LEGISLATION ON THE SPANISH “TAX LEASE”
Updates from Spain on marine insurance: adding sue and labour expenses to a total loss claim beyond the amount insured only if agreed upon in the contract
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…