Shipping Law

Shipping Law is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 226 cases from 2000 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

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

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP35.71% success rate	28 cases12.4% of area	35.71% success rate	Yip Li Ming (5 cases) Dedi Affandi bin Ahmad (5 cases) Leong Kah Wah (5 cases)	Jonathan John Shipping v Continental Shipping: Mareva Injunction & Asset Dissipation(Feb 2025) COSCO Shipping v PT OKI Pulp: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Scope(Mar 2024) Golden Pacific Shipping v Arc Marine Engineering: Negligence & Bailment in Ship Repair(Jan 2024)
Gurbani & Co.70.00% success rate	22 cases9.7% of area	70.00% success rate	R Govintharasah (7 cases) Richard Kuek (6 cases) Prem Gurbani (6 cases)	The Nasco Gem: Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Arrest Warrant(Jan 2014) The "Chem Orchid": Admiralty Jurisdiction, Demise Charter, and Ostensible Authority Dispute(Jan 2014) The "Genius Star II": Setting Aside Warrant of Arrest for Non-Disclosure of Material Facts in Admiralty Claim(Oct 2013)
Allen & Gledhill LLP27.27% success rate	22 cases9.7% of area	27.27% success rate	Vivian Ang (6 cases) Kenny Yap (3 cases) Ho Pey Yann (3 cases)	Golden Pacific Shipping v Arc Marine Engineering: Negligence & Bailment in Ship Repair(Jan 2024) Vallianz Shipbuilding v ECO SPARK: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Definition of 'Ship'(Dec 2023) Bagadiya Brothers v Ghanashyam Misra: Remission of Arbitral Award for Natural Justice Breach(Sep 2022)
Haridass Ho & Partners57.14% success rate	21 cases9.3% of area	57.14% success rate	Thomas Tan (6 cases) Tan Boon Yong Thomas (4 cases) Subashini Narayanasamy (4 cases)	Credit Suisse AG v Owner of Vessel “CHLOE V”: Security for Costs in Admiralty Claim(Sep 2022) COD v COE: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice(May 2022) Keppel FELS Ltd v Owner of “SONGA VENUS”: Priority of Possessory Lien Costs in Admiralty(Apr 2020)
Rajah & Tann38.10% success rate	21 cases9.3% of area	38.10% success rate	Steven Chong (6 cases) Toh Kian Sing (5 cases) Lim Tean (3 cases)	Vasiliy Golovnin: Arrest of Vessel, Issue Estoppel & Abuse of Process(Jul 2007) Sin Chuen No 112: Master's Unpaid Wages Claim Against Vessel Owners and Union Bank of Taiwan's Intervention(Jan 2007) Marina Offshore v China Insurance: Marine Insurance Coverage for Tugboat Loss at Sea(Sep 2006)
Rajah & Tann LLP45.00% success rate	21 cases9.3% of area	45.00% success rate	Toh Kian Sing (8 cases) Leong Kah Wah (6 cases) Koh See Bin (5 cases)	Hai Jiang v. Singapore Technologies Marine: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration of Crane Upgrade Dispute(Jan 2020) Gentian Shipping Inc v The "Orinoco Star": Extension of Time for Maritime Claim Due to Collision(Aug 2014) Pacific Marine v Xin Ming Hua: Defective Marine Propulsion Units & Breach of Contract(May 2014)
Ang & Partners30.00% success rate	20 cases8.8% of area	30.00% success rate	Loo Dip Seng (7 cases) Gan Seng Chee (6 cases) Anna Quah (4 cases)	AS Fortuna Opco BV v Sea Consortium: Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims(Apr 2020) Arctic Bridge v Tian E Zuo: Collision in Singapore Waters - Negligence & Maritime Conventions Act(Apr 2018) ANL Singapore Ltd v The “Pontianak Caraka Jaya Niaga III-34”: Stay of Proceedings for Foreign Arbitration(Oct 2010)
Rajah and Tann42.11% success rate	19 cases8.4% of area	42.11% success rate	John Seow (6 cases) Lim Tean (5 cases) Toh Kian Sing (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) UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue on Bills of Lading under Bills of Lading Act(Sep 2005)
Joseph Tan Jude Benny50.00% success rate	18 cases8.0% of area	50.00% success rate	Navinder Singh (4 cases) Leong Kah Wah (3 cases) Tan Hui Tsing (3 cases)	The Eternal Strength: Charterparty Breach & Admiralty Jurisdiction Dispute(Jan 2006) Melati: Discontinuance Without Leave & Extension of Time for Statement of Claim(Jun 2004) The "Melati" (No 2): Appeal on Extension of Time to File Statement of Claim(Apr 2004)
Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP46.15% success rate	13 cases5.8% of area	46.15% success rate	K Muralitherapany (7 cases) Ng Lip Kai (2 cases) Koh Seng Tee Edward (2 cases)	Jonathan John Shipping v Continental Shipping: Mareva Injunction & Asset Dissipation(Feb 2025) Royal Arsenal v Echo Star: Admiralty Action, Maritime Liens & Proper Defendant(Sep 2020) AS Fortuna Opco BV v Sea Consortium: Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims(Apr 2020)

Notable Lawyers

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

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Toh Kian Sing45.45% success rate	20 cases8.8% of area	45.45% success rate	Experienced62.95% relevance score	Hai Jiao v Yaw Chee Siew: Contractual Obligations and Best Endeavours in Ship Leasing(Jul 2020) Hai Jiang v. Singapore Technologies Marine: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration of Crane Upgrade Dispute(Jan 2020) Big Port Service DMCC v Xin Chang Shu: Wrongful Arrest & Agency in Bunker Supply(Dec 2015)
Leong Kah Wah43.75% success rate	15 cases6.6% of area	43.75% success rate	Experienced73.82% 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) PT Sariwiguna Binasentosa v Sindo Damai Shipping: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal(Aug 2015)
Tan Hui Tsing53.85% success rate	12 cases5.3% of area	53.85% success rate	Highly Specialized81% 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) Thoresen Shipping v Global Symphony: Limitation of Liabilities & Tonnage in Admiralty Collision(Jul 2020)
R Govintharasah35.00% success rate	11 cases4.9% of area	35.00% success rate	Experienced69% relevance score	Pacific Inter-Link Sdn Bhd v OAS Asia Star: Voyage Charterparty Dispute over Unfit Cargo Tanks(Jun 2006) Rainbow Joy: Forum Non Conveniens & Stay of Proceedings for Philippine Seafarer's Injury Claim(Jul 2005) Rainbow Joy: Forum Non Conveniens & Seafarer Injury Claim in Singapore(Jan 2005)
Navinder Singh18.18% success rate	11 cases4.9% of area	18.18% success rate	Highly Specialized75.45% relevance score	Janata Flour v Dream Star: Collision at Sea, COLREGS, & Negligence(Sep 2017) Freight Connect v Paragon Shipping: Charterparty Breach & Detention Charges(Jul 2015) The “STX Mumbai”: Anticipatory Breach & Insolvency in Bunkering Contract Dispute(Jul 2015)
Koh See Bin33.33% success rate	9 cases4.0% of area	33.33% success rate	Experienced68.33% relevance score	Equatorial Marine v Owner of Vessel “Bunga Melati 5”: Agency by Estoppel in Bunker Fuel Contracts(Mar 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)
Thomas Tan45.45% success rate	9 cases4.0% of area	45.45% success rate	Highly Specialized78.18% relevance score	Credit Suisse AG v Owner of Vessel “CHLOE V”: Security for Costs in Admiralty Claim(Sep 2022) PT Sariwiguna Binasentosa v Sindo Damai Shipping: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal(Aug 2015) Kreuz Shipbuilding v The "Rainbow Star": Ship Repair, Negligence & Damages Assessment(Feb 2011)
John Seow33.33% success rate	9 cases4.0% of area	33.33% success rate	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	The "Sea Justice": Collision Dispute, Forum Non Conveniens, and Admiralty Jurisdiction(Feb 2024) UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue on Bills of Lading under Bills of Lading Act(Sep 2005) UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue Under Bills of Lading Act(Apr 2005)
Loo Dip Seng44.44% success rate	9 cases4.0% of area	44.44% success rate	Experienced72.78% relevance score	AS Fortuna Opco BV v Sea Consortium: Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims(Apr 2020) Arctic Bridge v Tian E Zuo: Collision in Singapore Waters - Negligence & Maritime Conventions Act(Apr 2018) PT Soonlee v Synergy Shipping: Unseaworthy Barge & Liability for Lost Cargo(Jul 2007)
Yap Yin Soon75.00% success rate	8 cases3.5% of area	75.00% success rate	Experienced68.13% relevance score	Hai Jiang v. Singapore Technologies Marine: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration of Crane Upgrade Dispute(Jan 2020) Penguin Boat v Royal & Sun Alliance: Shiprepairers Policy & Liability for Cradle Failure(Jun 2008) Emma Maersk: Negligence & Statutory Duty in Pilot Disembarkation(Oct 2006)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 226 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	Jonathan John Shipping v Continental Shipping: Mareva Injunction & Asset Dissipation	General Division of the High Court	25 Feb 2025	Claimant's application granted; Defendant's application dismissed.
2		-	12 Nov 2024	Unknown
3		-	03 Nov 2024	Unknown
4	Re Sapura 1200 Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Recognition of Foreign Proceedings	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Sep 2024	Recognition Application granted; interim relief sought granted.
5	Da Hui Shipping v An Rong Shipping: Contribution, Subrogation & Ship Mortgages	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Jun 2024	Application allowed in part and dismissed in part.
6	COSCO Shipping v PT OKI Pulp: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Scope	General Division of the High Court	27 Mar 2024	Application dismissed
7	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.
8	Golden Pacific Shipping v Arc Marine Engineering: Negligence & Bailment in Ship Repair	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	18 Jan 2024	Plaintiff's claim dismissed
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	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.
14	Seatrium v HJ Shipbuilding: Breach of Shipbuilding Sub-Contract over Welding Defects	General Division of the High Court	19 Sep 2023	Claim Dismissed
15	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.
16	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.
17		-	26 Dec 2022	Unknown
18		-	25 Oct 2022	Unknown
19	Bagadiya Brothers v Ghanashyam Misra: Remission of Arbitral Award for Natural Justice Breach	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 Sep 2022	Setting aside proceedings suspended; Award remitted to the Tribunal.
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	Re Rams Challenge Shipping: Recognition of Foreign Insolvency Proceedings	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	14 Sep 2022	Recognition granted for Japanese Proceedings as foreign main proceedings and for the Japanese Orders.
23	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
24	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
25	COD v COE: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	24 May 2022	Application to set aside the final award dismissed in its entirety.
26	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.
27	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.
28	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.
29	Sumifru Singapore v. Ishizuka: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Secret Profits in Shipping Arrangements	General Division of the High Court	23 Jan 2022	Judgment for Plaintiff
30	BZW v BZV: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice in Shipbuilding Dispute	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	11 Jan 2022	Appeal Dismissed
31	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
32	BZV v BZW: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice	GENERAL DIVISION OF THE HIGH court of the republic of singapore	04 Apr 2021	Application allowed and the award set aside in so far as it dismisses the plaintiff's claim.
33	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.
34		-	22 Oct 2020	Unknown
35	NSL Oilchem v Prosper Marine: Contractual Disputes, Breach, and Guarantees	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	28 Sep 2020	Judgment for Plaintiff
36	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.
37	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.
38	Hai Jiao v Yaw Chee Siew: Contractual Obligations and Best Endeavours in Ship Leasing	Singapore International Commercial Court	12 Jul 2020	Judgment for Plaintiffs
39	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.
40	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.
41	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
42	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.
43	Lau Cheng Kai v Public Prosecutor: Conspiracy to Bribe & Prevention of Corruption Act Interpretation	High Court of Singapore	07 Oct 2018	Prosecution's appeals allowed. Sentences for all Appellants increased.
44	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.
45	Summer Star Maritime SA v Owner of NUR ALLYA: Extension of Writ Validity & Limitation in Admiralty Collision Claim	High Court of Singapore	15 Aug 2018	Defendant's applications to set aside the Extension Orders are dismissed. The Extension Orders are varied to provide that the validity of the Writs be extended for a period of six months from 3 January 2018 up to and including 2 July 2018.
46	Diablo Fortune Inc v Duncan: Lien on Sub-Freights & Sub-Hires - Registrable Charges under Companies Act	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	20 May 2018	Appeal Dismissed
47	Arctic Bridge v Tian E Zuo: Collision in Singapore Waters - Negligence & Maritime Conventions Act	High Court of Singapore	19 Apr 2018	Judgment on the claim and counterclaim accordingly. Responsibility for the collision must be divided equally between both vessels for the related collisions.
48	Louis Vuitton v. Megastar Shipping: Trade Mark Infringement & Border Enforcement	High Court of Singapore	23 Nov 2017	Claims against the Defendant are dismissed.
49	Toptip v Mercuria: Voyage Charterparties & Contract Formation Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	22 Nov 2017	Appeal Allowed
50	Janata Flour v Dream Star: Collision at Sea, COLREGS, & Negligence	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	11 Sep 2017	Interlocutory judgment for the defendant with damages to be assessed and apportioned 70:30 in favour of the defendant.