数据显示，在中国法院"十四五"时期审结的海事纠纷案件中，涉外案件1.2万件，涉及146个国家和地 区。 中国最高法：涉海上风电、深海养殖等案件数量逐年提升 中新社北京2月27日电 (记者 张素)记者27日从中国最高人民法院获悉，"十四五"时期，人民法院审结各 类海事纠纷案件16.8万件。 最高人民法院民事审判第四庭庭长沈红雨在当日举行的新闻发布会上说，五年来，全国法院审结海上货 物运输、货运代理等航运商贸类案件4.2万件，审结船舶买卖、船舶修造等海工装备类案件1.8万件。 "涉及海上风电、深海养殖等海洋新质生产力案件的数量逐年提升，呈快速增长态势。"沈红雨说。 会上发布7件司法服务保障海洋经济高质量发展典型案例，涵盖海上风电融资租赁、海洋能源勘探开 发、新型海洋装备制造、大宗商品运输保障、港口燃料油供应、海上养殖平台救助以及海上风电事故处 置等案件类型。 最高人民法院民事审判第四庭副庭长潘勇锋说，本次案例较多聚焦于海洋新质生产力案件，也是为人民 法院持续完善审判机制、制定出台服务海洋经济发展专门指导意见积累经验。 据知，最高法正在制定司法意见，将从提高审判管理能力、专业审判能力、涉外司法能力等方面发力， 进一 ...

Core Points - The Supreme People's Court of China has released typical maritime trial cases for 2024, highlighting China's role as a preferred location for international maritime dispute resolution [1][3] - The cases demonstrate high-quality judicial services that support the high-quality development of the marine economy [1][3] - The cases respect the parties' choices regarding dispute resolution methods [1][3] Case Summaries Case 1: Property Preservation Case between a UK Bank and a Turkish Company - A Turkish company was involved in a loan agreement with a UK bank, which included a ship as collateral [1][2] - The North Sea Maritime Court approved the bank's request to seize the ship, requiring a guarantee of $18 million from the Turkish company [2] - The court facilitated a settlement between the parties within nine days, showcasing the efficiency of Chinese maritime judicial practices [3] Case 2: Confirmation of Arbitration Agreement Validity - A trade company and a transportation agency in Shanghai entered into a transportation agreement, leading to a dispute over fees [4][5] - The Shanghai Maritime Court confirmed the validity of the temporary arbitration agreement, marking the first case under the new Shanghai arbitration regulations [6] - This case supports the parties' arbitration intentions and contributes to the development of arbitration law in China [6] Case 3: Maritime Dispute Involving a Service Department and a Navigation Bureau - A service department sued a navigation bureau over rental fees related to a subcontracted project in Macau [7][9] - The Wuhan Maritime Court ruled that the case should be handled in Macau due to jurisdictional convenience, emphasizing the importance of the "inconvenient court principle" [11] - This case enhances judicial trust between mainland China and Macau, promoting efficient dispute resolution [11] Case 4: Liability Dispute Involving a Shipping Company and an Oil Company - A shipping company was held liable for damages caused to an underwater gas pipeline during anchoring [12][13] - The court clarified the responsibilities of the parties involved and established guidelines for compensation distribution [14] - This case provides judicial support for the safety of underwater energy infrastructure and the marine economy [14] Case 5: Labor Contract Dispute Involving Crew Members - A shipping company faced claims from 88 crew members for unpaid wages totaling nearly 10 million yuan [19][21] - The Tianjin Maritime Court facilitated a settlement, ensuring timely payment of wages and establishing the crew's priority claims on the vessels [22] - This series of cases exemplifies the effective protection of maritime labor rights and the resolution of collective disputes [22]