Singapore Defies Iran, Upholds Maritime Law in Hormuz
#MaritimeLaw #GeopoliticsSingapore refuses to negotiate with Iran for Strait of Hormuz passage, upholding transit as a legal right under international law. The shipping superpower asserts this principle to protect the UN Law of the Sea Treaty from erosion. read more
France Fines Russian Shadow Tanker, Then Frees It
#RussiaSanctions #MaritimeLawFrance released the tanker Grinch after its owners paid a multi-million euro fine. The vessel, suspected of being part of Russia's sanctioned "shadow fleet," was detained for three weeks for lacking a valid flag, highlighting enforcement of EU sanctions. read more