The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the case of CITGO Asphalt Refining Co. v. Frescati Shipping Co., which centers around the interpretation of a safe-berth clause in a voyage charter under federal maritime law. The case involves a circuit split between the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 2nd and 3rd Circuits, which … Continue reading Justices Consider Maritime Circuit Split Regarding the Effect of Safe-Berth Clauses in Voyage Charters