The issuance of the first bespoke Maritime Law indicates the importance of the maritime sector to Saudi Arabia's economy and development plans, and is a significant development in regulating the sector. In this video, Legal Director Khurram Ali looks at some of the key issues covered by the new Saudi Maritime Law and what it means for Saudi and non-Saudi vessels and shipowners / operators.

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