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Singapore Law Rajah & Tann shipping is reinventing the practice of maritime law through the skills of its experienced lawyers and technical experts Rajah & Tann’s Admiralty & Shipping Practice Group is the largest shipping practice in Singapore. It comprises 27 fee earners, 11 of which are partners. Led by Senior Counsel Steven Chong, the shipping group brings together the skills of experienced lawyers and technical experts. The firm’s lawyers advise on a wide range of “shipyard to scrapyard” issues, from managing a portfolio of high-end shipping litigation in the region to shipping corporate and marine insurance matters. Its clients include ship owners, charterers, P&I clubs, underwriters and major commodities trading companies. Rajah & Tann’s shipping group is the only one in Singapore to receive successive top rankings in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 from two respected publications: Asia Pacific Legal 500 and Chambers Global – The World’s Leading Lawyers. The preferred firm Over the years, the group has handled numerous major casualties in the region. A recent case of note is the Patraikos. The firm acted for cargo interests whose claims exceeded US$25m. The Patraikos grounded at the South Ledge Rocks off Singapore. The case is important because it sets a precedent regarding the ship owner’s duty of care in ensuring a seaworthy vessel and, in particular, the engagement of properly qualified and competent officers and crew. The Singapore High Court and Court of Appeal found that the owner was liable for failing to exercise due diligence in employing a certified deck officer. It also found that the officer was incompetent in the navigation of the vessel which had led to the grounding. |
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