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Podcast: In Focus - Nederland Reefer and US Admiralty Law

In the latest In Focus episode  of The Maritime Podcast, Chalos and Co Attorney Briton Sparkman talks about the case of the Nederland Reefer and its impact on US law.

Gary Howard, Middle East correspondent

May 11, 2022

Speaking to Seatrade Maritime News Europe Editor, Gary Howard, Sparkman discusses enforcement of MARPOL, the unreviewable discretion of US authorities and the debate over how salty or sandy a legal issue is.

Briton focuses on the case of Nederland Reefer, which touches on us Admiralty jurisdiction, vessel detention and the value of surety bonds and agreements on security.

Listen now to the episode in the player above or on the app of your choice

About the Author

Gary Howard

Middle East correspondent

Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. 

Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events.

Conferences & Webinars

Gary Howard regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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