Admiralty and Maritime Law

Admiralty and Maritime Law is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 212 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Admiralty and Maritime Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP46.43% success rate	28 cases13.2% of area	46.43% success rate	Toh Kian Sing (7 cases) Dedi Affandi bin Ahmad (5 cases) Yip Li Ming (5 cases)	COSCO Shipping v PT OKI Pulp: Jurisdiction in Limitation Action for Vessel-Jetty Contact(May 2023) PT Adidaya Energy Mandiri v MS First Capital Insurance: Marine Insurance Claim for Constructive Total Loss(Aug 2022) ING Bank NV v Navig8 Ametrine: Misdelivery of Cargo & Summary Judgment(Apr 2022)
Rajah & Tann26.92% success rate	26 cases12.3% of area	26.92% success rate	Toh Kian Sing (5 cases) Lim Tean (4 cases) Steven Chong (4 cases)	Vasiliy Golovnin: Arrest of Vessel, Issue Estoppel & Abuse of Process(Jul 2007) Union Bank of Taiwan v Sin Chuen No 112: Master's Wage Claim Dismissed for Fraudulent Contracts(Apr 2007) Sin Chuen No 112: Master's Unpaid Wages Claim Against Vessel Owners and Union Bank of Taiwan's Intervention(Jan 2007)
Joseph Tan Jude Benny47.83% success rate	23 cases10.8% of area	47.83% success rate	Tan Hui Tsing (5 cases) Gerald Yee (5 cases) Leong Kah Wah (3 cases)	Jan De Nul NV v Inai Kiara Sdn Bhd ("Inai Selasih") : Admiralty Jurisdiction, Sham Charterparty & Vessel Arrest(Feb 2006) The Eternal Strength: Charterparty Breach & Admiralty Jurisdiction Dispute(Jan 2006) Inai Selasih (ex Geopotes X): Admiralty Jurisdiction, Wrongful Arrest & Sham Charterparty Dispute(Jul 2005)
Gurbani & Co.71.43% success rate	23 cases10.8% of area	71.43% success rate	Prem Gurbani (7 cases) Tan Hui Tsing (6 cases) Richard Kuek (5 cases)	Winplus Corp v Frumentarius: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Bareboat Charter Termination(Feb 2015) Belbana N.V. v APL Co Pte Ltd: Forum Election, Lis Alibi Pendens & Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Shipping Contract(Aug 2014) The Nasco Gem: Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Arrest Warrant(Jan 2014)
Haridass Ho & Partners40.91% success rate	22 cases10.4% of area	40.91% success rate	Thomas Tan (8 cases) Haridass Ajaib (6 cases) Augustine Liew (4 cases)	Oghiaanous Khoroushan Shipping Lines Co. v Owner of the vessel “TINA I”: Sanctions Clause in Admiralty Action(Oct 2024) Meck Petroleum DMCC v Owner of VICTOR 1: Admiralty Claim & Demise Charter After Judicial Sale(Jun 2024) Credit Suisse AG v Owner of Vessel “CHLOE V”: Security for Costs in Admiralty Claim(Sep 2022)
Allen & Gledhill LLP36.36% success rate	22 cases10.4% of area	36.36% success rate	Vivian Ang (7 cases) Douglas Lok Bao Guang (4 cases) Ho Pey Yann (4 cases)	KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH v Owner of WORLD DREAM: Ship Mortgage & Gaming Equipment Dispute(Feb 2024) Vallianz Shipbuilding v ECO SPARK: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Definition of 'Ship'(Dec 2023) Credit Suisse AG v Owner of Vessel “CHLOE V”: Security for Costs in Admiralty Claim(Sep 2022)
Rajah & Tann LLP30.00% success rate	21 cases9.9% of area	30.00% success rate	Toh Kian Sing (9 cases) Leong Kah Wah (7 cases) Koh See Bin (5 cases)	Hai Jiang v. Singapore Technologies Marine: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration of Crane Upgrade Dispute(Jan 2020) Hung Dao v Vinalines Pioneer: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Damage by Ship, Container Loss(Dec 2014) Belbana N.V. v APL Co Pte Ltd: Forum Election, Lis Alibi Pendens & Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Shipping Contract(Aug 2014)
Ang & Partners30.00% success rate	20 cases9.4% of area	30.00% success rate	Gan Seng Chee (7 cases) Loo Dip Seng (6 cases) Leong Kai Yuan (4 cases)	AS Fortuna Opco BV v Sea Consortium: Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims(Apr 2020) Anglo-American Corp v London Steam-ship: Striking Out Claims for Breach of Contract & Misrepresentation(Sep 2018) Arctic Bridge v Tian E Zuo: Collision in Singapore Waters - Negligence & Maritime Conventions Act(Apr 2018)
Rajah and Tann26.67% success rate	15 cases7.1% of area	26.67% success rate	Lim Tean (6 cases) John Seow (4 cases) Steven Chong SC (4 cases)	The "Shen Ming Hong 7": Stay of Execution Pending Appeal on Vessel Release(Sep 2010) Marina Offshore v China Insurance: Marine Insurance, Perils of the Sea & Unseaworthiness(Dec 2005) Treasure Valley Group Ltd v Saputra Teddy: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Vessel Arrest & Approbation/Reprobation(Nov 2005)
Oon & Bazul LLP21.43% success rate	14 cases6.6% of area	21.43% success rate	Bazul Ashhab bin Abdul Kader (8 cases) Prakaash s/o Paniar Silvam (6 cases) Tan Yu Hang (5 cases)	The "Ambassador": Prioritizing Claims Against Vessel Proceeds in Admiralty Dispute(Jan 2023) Standard Chartered Bank v Maersk Tankers: Misdelivery, Bills of Lading & Trade Finance(Sep 2022) PT Adidaya Energy Mandiri v MS First Capital Insurance: Marine Insurance Claim for Constructive Total Loss(Aug 2022)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Admiralty and Maritime Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Toh Kian Sing34.78% success rate	23 cases10.8% of area	34.78% success rate	Highly Specialized82.39% relevance score	COSCO Shipping v PT OKI Pulp: Jurisdiction in Limitation Action for Vessel-Jetty Contact(May 2023) Phillips 66 v Owner of Vessel “LUNA”: Bills of Lading, Contract of Carriage, Wrongful Arrest(Aug 2021) Hai Jiang v. Singapore Technologies Marine: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration of Crane Upgrade Dispute(Jan 2020)
Tan Hui Tsing63.16% success rate	17 cases8.0% of area	63.16% success rate	Highly Specialized86.19% relevance score	Bumi Jaya v Brave Worth: Setting Aside Default Judgment in Wreck Removal Contract Dispute(Dec 2023) Marchand Navigation v Olam Global Agri & Sinco Shipping: Lien over Sub-Freights & Arbitration Stay(Nov 2023) Hyphen Trading v BLPL Singapore: Sale of Cargo Pendente Lite Dispute(Oct 2023)
Leong Kah Wah56.25% success rate	15 cases7.1% of area	56.25% success rate	Highly Specialized87.65% relevance score	Jesse Remalmog v Sevilla Knutsen: Assessment of Damages for Coral Reef Damage(Jan 2022) Mount Apo v Hanjin Ras Laffan: Collision in Singapore Strait, Traffic Separation Scheme, COLREGS, Apportionment of Liability(Mar 2019) DSA Consultancy v The Eurohope: Action in Rem for Security in Foreign Proceedings(Aug 2017)
Vivian Ang46.67% success rate	13 cases6.1% of area	46.67% success rate	Highly Specialized84% relevance score	Hai Jiang v. Singapore Technologies Marine: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration of Crane Upgrade Dispute(Jan 2020) Five Ocean Corp v Cingler Ship: Cargo Lien, Arbitration, & Interim Measures(Dec 2015) Hung Dao v Vietnam National Shipping: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Damage Done by Ship(Oct 2015)
Thomas Tan41.67% success rate	10 cases4.7% of area	41.67% success rate	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Credit Suisse AG v Owner of Vessel “CHLOE V”: Security for Costs in Admiralty Claim(Sep 2022) Kreuz Shipbuilding v The "Rainbow Star": Ship Repair, Negligence & Damages Assessment(Feb 2011) Crédit Agricole v The "Sahand": UN Sanctions, Admiralty Law & Vessel Arrest(Jan 2011)
Koh See Bin30.00% success rate	10 cases4.7% of area	30.00% success rate	Highly Specialized84.5% relevance score	Big Port Service DMCC v Owner of Vessel “XIN CHANG SHU”: Leave to Appeal Wrongful Arrest Order(May 2016) Big Port Service DMCC v Xin Chang Shu: Wrongful Arrest & Agency in Bunker Supply(Dec 2015) Big Port Service DMCC v China Shipping: Wrongful Arrest & Agency in Bunker Supply Dispute(Aug 2015)
Lim Tean28.57% success rate	10 cases4.7% of area	28.57% success rate	Highly Specialized81.07% relevance score	Marina Offshore v China Insurance: Marine Insurance Coverage for Tugboat Loss at Sea(Sep 2006) Marina Offshore v China Insurance: Marine Insurance, Perils of the Sea & Unseaworthiness(Dec 2005) Treasure Valley Group Ltd v Saputra Teddy: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Vessel Arrest & Approbation/Reprobation(Nov 2005)
Bazul Ashhab bin Abdul Kader30.00% success rate	10 cases4.7% of area	30.00% success rate	Highly Specialized81.5% relevance score	The "Ambassador": Prioritizing Claims Against Vessel Proceeds in Admiralty Dispute(Jan 2023) Standard Chartered Bank v Maersk Tankers: Misdelivery, Bills of Lading & Trade Finance(Sep 2022) PT Adidaya Energy Mandiri v MS First Capital Insurance: Marine Insurance Claim for Constructive Total Loss(Aug 2022)
Yap Yin Soon81.82% success rate	10 cases4.7% of area	81.82% success rate	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Hai Jiang v. Singapore Technologies Marine: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration of Crane Upgrade Dispute(Jan 2020) Hansa Safety Services GmbH v The Owner of the Vessel, the “King Darwin”: Striking Out Notice of Discontinuance for Wrongful Arrest Claim(Jul 2019) Equatorial Marine v. Bunga Melati 5: Agency, Bunker Supply, & Shipowner Liability(Jul 2015)
Loh Wai Yue36.36% success rate	9 cases4.2% of area	36.36% success rate	Highly Specialized91.82% relevance score	Oghiaanous Khoroushan Shipping Lines Co. v Owner of the vessel “TINA I”: Sanctions Clause in Admiralty Action(Oct 2024) A Symphony v Sea Justice: Forum Non Conveniens & Retention of Security in Admiralty Collision Case(Aug 2024) The "Sea Justice": Collision Dispute, Forum Non Conveniens, and Admiralty Jurisdiction(Feb 2024)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 212 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1		-	03 Nov 2024	Unknown
2	Oghiaanous Khoroushan Shipping Lines Co. v Owner of the vessel “TINA I”: Sanctions Clause in Admiralty Action	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	31 Oct 2024	Application to include a sanctions clause as a term of the security is declined.
3	A Symphony v Sea Justice: Forum Non Conveniens & Retention of Security in Admiralty Collision Case	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	25 Aug 2024	Appeal dismissed with costs fixed at $25,000 (all-in).
4	Meck Petroleum DMCC v Owner of VICTOR 1: Admiralty Claim & Demise Charter After Judicial Sale	General Division of the High Court	27 Jun 2024	Appeals dismissed save for Meck and Ceto’s appeals against the Assistant Registrar’s costs orders, which were allowed in part.
5	Natixis v Seshadri Rajagopalan: Admiralty Actions, In Rem Writs, and Judicial Management under IRDA	General Division of the High Court	01 May 2024	The plaintiffs’ applications are dismissed.
6	Jeil Crystal: BCGE v Jeil Intl - Switch Bills of Lading, Wrongful Arrest	General Division of the High Court	14 Mar 2024	Plaintiff's claim dismissed and defendant's counterclaim partially allowed.
7	KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH v Owner of WORLD DREAM: Ship Mortgage & Gaming Equipment Dispute	General Division of the High Court	27 Feb 2024	Application dismissed.
8	The "Sea Justice": Collision Dispute, Forum Non Conveniens, and Admiralty Jurisdiction	General Division of the High Court	08 Feb 2024	Appeals dismissed. Security to be returned to Defendant; arrest of vessel not set aside; Plaintiff to pay expert fees.
9	Symphony Shipbuilding SA v Sea Justice Ltd: Forum Non Conveniens & Duty of Disclosure in Admiralty Collision Case	General Division of the High Court	28 Dec 2023	Stay Application granted; application to set aside warrant of arrest dismissed; security to be returned to the Defendant.
10	Bumi Jaya v Brave Worth: Setting Aside Default Judgment in Wreck Removal Contract Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	19 Dec 2023	Default Judgment substantially set aside, save for a claim for US$275,000 and contractual interest on this sum.
11	Vallianz Shipbuilding v ECO SPARK: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Definition of 'Ship'	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Dec 2023	Defendant's application to strike out the claim and set aside the warrant of arrest is dismissed. Application for stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration is granted.
12	Marchand Navigation v Olam Global Agri & Sinco Shipping: Lien over Sub-Freights & Arbitration Stay	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	28 Nov 2023	Marchand was entitled to exercise its lien pursuant to Clause 18 of the Charterparty dated 29 April 2022 in respect of the US$190,112 owed by Olam to Sinco.
13	Hyphen Trading v BLPL Singapore: Sale of Cargo Pendente Lite Dispute	General Division of the High Court	24 Oct 2023	Claimant's application for sale of cargo pendente lite dismissed.
14	Navigator Aries v Leo Perdana: Apportionment of Liability & Costs After Marine Collision	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	20 Sep 2023	Appeal allowed in part.
15	Navigator Aries v Leo Perdana: Apportionment of Liability in Surabaya Strait Collision	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	06 Jul 2023	Appeal Allowed
16	COSCO Shipping v PT OKI Pulp: Jurisdiction in Limitation Action for Vessel-Jetty Contact	General Division of the High Court	21 May 2023	Application dismissed.
17	Deutsche Telekom AG v. Republic of India: BIT, Arbitration, State Immunity, Enforcement of Award	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT	29 Jan 2023	SUM 155, SUM 24, SUM 45 and SUM 720 are dismissed.
18	The "Ambassador": Prioritizing Claims Against Vessel Proceeds in Admiralty Dispute	General Division of the High Court	04 Jan 2023	Request for further arguments rejected; decision in SUM 3316 affirmed.
19	Jeil Crystal: Arrest Warrant Validity After Claim Amendment in Admiralty Law	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	16 Oct 2022	Appeal Allowed
20	Credit Suisse AG v Owner of Vessel “CHLOE V”: Security for Costs in Admiralty Claim	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Sep 2022	Application allowed; defendant to provide security for costs.
21	Standard Chartered Bank v Maersk Tankers: Misdelivery, Bills of Lading & Trade Finance	GENERAL DIVISION OF THE high court of the republic of singapore	26 Sep 2022	Appeal Allowed
22	PT Adidaya Energy Mandiri v MS First Capital Insurance: Marine Insurance Claim for Constructive Total Loss	Singapore International Commercial Court	30 Aug 2022	Judgment for Defendant
23	MTM Ship Management v Devaswarupa: Work Injury Compensation & Seafarer Death Benefits	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	26 Jul 2022	Appeal Allowed
24	OCBC v STI ORCHARD: Misdelivery, Bills of Lading & Trade Financing	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	22 May 2022	Owner granted unconditional leave to defend.
25	ING Bank NV v Navig8 Ametrine: Misdelivery of Cargo & Summary Judgment	General Division of the High Court	07 Apr 2022	Interlocutory judgment granted with damages to be assessed.
26	Re Ocean Tankers: Judicial Management Expenses & Priority of Claims	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	13 Mar 2022	The court held that the judicial management expenses principle generally did not apply to the claims arising out of the vessels that were the subject of SUM 2085, subject to certain exceptions.
27	Jesse Remalmog v Sevilla Knutsen: Assessment of Damages for Coral Reef Damage	General Division of the High Court	27 Jan 2022	Judgment for the Plaintiffs.
28	Banque Cantonale v Jeil Crystal: Admiralty Claim Amendment & Warrant of Arrest	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 Dec 2021	Warrant of Arrest upheld on the basis of the amended claim.
29	Batavia EXIMP v Owner of New Breeze: Stay of Proceedings & Time Bar Defence in Arbitration	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	26 Oct 2021	Appeal dismissed
30	Phillips 66 v Owner of Vessel “LUNA”: Bills of Lading, Contract of Carriage, Wrongful Arrest	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	19 Aug 2021	Appeals allowed, except for the appeal against the dismissal of the counterclaim for wrongful arrest.
31	Owner of Vessel 'BARUNA 1' v Owner of Vessel 'BIG FISH': Forum Election, Striking Out, Action in Rem	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Aug 2021	Warrant of arrest set aside for material non-disclosure; prayer to strike out Singapore Action dismissed; issue of wrongful arrest reserved to trial judge.
32	Sompo Insurance v Royal & Sun Alliance: Subrogation & Performance Bonds	General Division of the High Court	23 Jun 2021	Appeal Dismissed
33	Batavia EXIMP v Owner of Vessels: Stay of Proceedings & Time-Bar Waiver in Admiralty Dispute	General Division of the High Court	30 May 2021	Appeals Dismissed
34	POS Maritime NX S.A. v Caraka Jaya Niaga III-11: Collision, Time-Bar & Single Liability Principle	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	21 Feb 2021	The court determined that the Defendant is not able to rely on or raise the ‘single liability principle’ in diminution and/or reduction of the Plaintiff’s claim in this action in circumstances where the Defendant’s counterclaim against the Plaintiff is time-barred.
35	PetroChina v Ocean Winner: Admiralty in Rem, Moratoriums & Companies Act	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	14 Jan 2021	Summonses dismissed.
36	Tamar Perry v Bonnet Esculier: Interpleader, Striking Out, Pleadings Amendment in Offshore Case	Singapore International Commercial Court	29 Oct 2020	Application to strike out the unjust enrichment claim succeeded. Leave to amend the Writ and Statement of Claim was not granted in certain respects. The case was designated as an Offshore case.
37	NSL Oilchem v Prosper Marine: Contractual Disputes, Breach, and Guarantees	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	28 Sep 2020	Judgment for Plaintiff
38	Royal Arsenal v Echo Star: Admiralty Action, Maritime Liens & Proper Defendant	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Sep 2020	Appeal dismissed. The proper party to enter an appearance in the admiralty action as the defendant was Sea Dolphin and not Cepheus. Cepheus was granted leave to withdraw its appearance as defendant and to intervene in the action.
39	Thoresen Shipping v Global Symphony: Limitation of Liabilities & Tonnage in Admiralty Collision	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	21 Jul 2020	Letter of Undertaking discharged; order granted for return of LOU for cancellation; leave granted for discontinuation of limitation action.
40	Natixis v Owner of MIRACLE HOPE: Setting Aside Arrest Warrant for Material Non-Disclosure	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	26 May 2020	Application to set aside the warrant of arrest is dismissed.
41	Keppel FELS Ltd v Owner of “SONGA VENUS”: Priority of Possessory Lien Costs in Admiralty	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	14 Apr 2020	Costs incurred in enforcing a claim protected by a possessory lien should be accorded the same priority as the possessory lien.
42	AS Fortuna Opco BV v Sea Consortium: Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	13 Apr 2020	Plaintiffs' application to limit liability granted; post-constitution interest rate fixed at 2.5% per annum; costs order specified.
43	Hai Jiang v. Singapore Technologies Marine: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration of Crane Upgrade Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	23 Jan 2020	Anti-Suit Injunction Granted
44	Hansa Safety Services GmbH v The Owner of the Vessel, the “King Darwin”: Striking Out Notice of Discontinuance for Wrongful Arrest Claim	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 Jul 2019	Appeal dismissed; Senior Assistant Registrar’s order to strike out the Notice of Discontinuance upheld with terms.
45	Wilmar Trading Pte Ltd v Heroic Warrior Inc: Damage to Palm Oil Cargo Due to Negligence	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	03 Jun 2019	Judgment for Plaintiff
46	OCBC v Owner of "Yue You 902": Bills of Lading, Delivery of Cargo, and Summary Judgment	High Court of Singapore	23 Apr 2019	Registrar's Appeals dismissed; summary judgment affirmed for the plaintiff.
47	Mount Apo v Hanjin Ras Laffan: Collision in Singapore Strait, Traffic Separation Scheme, COLREGS, Apportionment of Liability	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	07 Mar 2019	Responsibility for the collision is apportioned 60:40 in favor of Hanjin Ras Laffan.
48	DP Shipbuilding v Owner of LONG BRIGHT: Judicial Sale of Vessel & Plaintiff's Right to Release	High Court of Singapore	02 Oct 2018	Order for appraisement and sale discharged, and release of the vessel allowed.
49	Anglo-American Corp v London Steam-ship: Striking Out Claims for Breach of Contract & Misrepresentation	High Court	10 Sep 2018	The Misrepresentation Claim against D1 and D2, as well as the claim in fraudulent misrepresentation against D4, are struck out. The proposed inclusion of the claim in unjust enrichment, and the claim regarding good faith against D1 and D2 are disallowed. The Contractual claim against D1 and D2 is not struck out, except for the pleading that there is an express term (c) in the alleged contract.
50	United Overseas Bank v Owner of Swiber Concorde: Forfeited Deposit as Proceeds of Sale	High Court of Singapore	06 Sep 2018	Order that forfeited deposit be treated as part of proceeds of sale.