Entries by Aiyon Abogados

Prevalent Probability and Universality of Risk in Marine Insurance: Commentary on Supreme Court Judgment (Plenary Session) No. 1130/2026 of 13 July

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Supreme Court, First Chamber (Plenary Session). Judgment No. 1130/2026, of 13 July. Appeal No. 9733/2021. Presiding Judge: His Excellency Mr Fernando Cerdá Albero. ROJ: STS 3135/2026. ECLI:ES:TS:2026:3135. Facts Millenium Trading Invest, S.A. had insured the tuna vessel Txori Urdin under a hull policy taken out with Royal & Sun Alliance, Mutua de Riesgo Marítimo and […]

The MSC Flaminia Case and the Interpretation of the 1976 LLMC Convention

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Maritime transport is an essential element of international trade and, at the same time, a high-risk activity capable of generating liabilities of great economic magnitude. To prevent an accident from compromising the financial continuity of maritime operators and paralysing trade, international maritime law developed specific mechanisms for limiting liability, including the Convention of 19 November […]

October 2026: The Digitalisation of Land Transport Begins

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The road transport sector, which has for years been calling for innovation and improvements, both to optimise operations and to enhance the quality of life of its workers, is now driving transformation across a wide range of areas. Promoting more sustainable vehicle fleets, regulating autonomous vehicles and ensuring more efficient and safer monitoring of road […]

The Strait of Hormuz Under International Law: Sovereignty and Freedom of Navigation in Conflict

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Author: Verónica Meana Larrucea / AIYON ABOGADOS S.L.P. The Strait of Hormuz has once again taken centre stage in the international maritime legal debate. Since the outbreak of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran on 28 February 2026, Tehran has been progressively tightening its control over transit through the area, imposing prior […]

Enrique Ortiz Outlines the Legal Status of the Vessel “MV HONDIUS” in Light of the Serious Health Crisis Unfolding on Board

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We would like to thank the local media outlet “La Voz de Canarias” for turning to our firm to gather and report on the situation regarding the vessel “MV HONDIUS,” which is currently conducting its evacuation operation from the port of Granadilla on the island of Tenerife. Enrique Ortiz Bastos, our partner and colleague at […]

1st Conference on Maritime Law – ELSA UPV/EHU

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We at AIYON Abogados are delighted to share news of our participation in the “1st Maritime Law Conference” organised by ELSA UPV/EHU, held on 5 and 6 May at the Naval Command in Bilbao and at the Sociedad Bilbaína. Our partner Mikel Garteiz-goxeaskoa had the privilege of speaking as a panellist in the “Merchant Navy” […]

Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 and the concept of “extraordinary circumstances” in air transport

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The General Court of the European Union – Judgment in Case T- 134/25 of January 21, 2026 addresses several key issues related to Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, particularly with regard to the concept of “extraordinary circumstances” and how to analyze complex delays in air transport. Beyond the specific case, the ruling introduces a more technical view […]

Containers Lost at Sea: New Regulations Following Amendments to the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions

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On 1 January 2026, the new mandatory international regime, adopted within the framework of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), came into force, making the reporting of containers lost at sea or sighted adrift a specific and standardised obligation. The reform, which is implemented through amendments to the SOLAS Convention (Chapter V, Safety of Navigation) and […]

Supreme Court Ruling 173/2026, of 5 February: Expiry of the Time Limit in Article 3.6 of the Hague-Visby Rules and Limits on the Scope of Case Law Doctrine

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The Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court, sitting in plenary session, handed down Judgment No. 173/2026 of 5 February (rec. 8008/2021), resolving the controversy over the legal nature of the one-year time limit for bringing liability proceedings against the carrier in international maritime transport of goods under a bill of lading following the entry into […]

The Supreme Court Reinforces the Position of Land Carriers: Nullity of the ‘Due Diligence’ Clause

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On 23 December 2025, the First Chamber of the Supreme Court issued a ruling of enormous significance for the road transport sector and for the contractual practices of insurance companies: STS No. 1945/2025 of 23 December 2025. The subject of the legal dispute was to determine whether, in the event of theft of goods transported […]