Monthly Archives: October 2011

New Oil Discoveries in Brazil Spur Demand for Oilfield Services

By Robert J. Stefani on October 26th, 2011 Posted in Offshore Oil

As this article indicates, a veritable “bonanza” is taking place in Brazil as a result of recent offshore oil discoveries by Petrobras: “The result is that every company and group is piling into the country to set up their shopfront to show their wares.” The booming demand for oilfield and related marine and construction services is… Continue Reading

Enforcing Internet Terms and Conditions in Maritime Contracts

By James D. Bercaw on October 19th, 2011 Posted in Maritime Contracts

The U.S. Fifth Circuit, in One Beacon Ins. Co. v. Crowley Marine Servs., Inc., concluded that, under the general maritime law applicable to ship repair contracts, the indemnity and insurance requirements of the vessel owner will be enforceable if they are set forth on an Internet website and clearly incorporated by reference into the vessel… Continue Reading

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