Coverage: The Meridian legal market record (editorial).
The case arose from the 2022 detention of the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and crew. Webber Wentzel interviewed crew in Cape Town and prepared witness statements, working with Reed Smith for Gard P&I Club. Damages amount is not stated.
Forum: ITLOS · Type: International litigation (law of the sea) · Outcome (as reported): Judgment for Marshall Islands – largest damages in ITLOS history
Value (as reported): Not stated.
Law firms: Webber Wentzel – Assisted Marshall Islands’ legal team (evidence); Reed Smith LLP – Counsel supporting Gard P&I Club.
Lawyers named: Gavin Fitzmaurice (Webber Wentzel); Andre Bowley (Webber Wentzel); Andre October (Webber Wentzel); Sheena Dias (Webber Wentzel).
Parties: Applicant: Marshall Islands; Respondent: Equatorial Guinea; Supported: Gard P&I Club.
Jurisdiction (as reported): International · Sector (as reported): Maritime.
Source: LinkedIn firm publication, posted 7 August 2026. Meridian record LI-DS-2026-0168.
