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ISO 8217 parameters
In The Nounou [2020], cargo of HFO from multiple shore tanks was loaded onto the vessel with the intention of blending it onboard to meet...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Scrapping a ship in an unapproved yard & owners' liability for death of workers
Scrapping the ship in an unapproved or uncertified yard? English court’s decision in The Ekta [2020] may just have added another element...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
“Subject to suppliers’ approval of the vessel” - a pre condition?
"Subject to details", “subject to board approval” and other similar expressions are well known in ship chartering, meaning that the C/P...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Can floating pontoons be considered 'a dock'?
Certain states such as UK allow dock owners too to limit their liability, just as ship owners, charterers etc. Questions can arise on...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Can a charterer appointed port agent arrest the vessel for unpaid invoices?
A ship’s agent plays a very important role in organizing and coordinating all aspects of a port call. Often, they make certain payments...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Salving an uninsured vessel & no cooperation from owners - award's gotta be generous!
Kuzma Minin grounded in Falmouth Bay, UK in Dec 2018 after dragging her anchor in bad wx. It was uninsured. There was lack of cooperation...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Multi ship collision and apportionment of liability
In a multi ship collision it can be a difficult task to apportion liability. Approaching the question in a broad common sense way in The...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Demurrage claims, supporting docs & time bars
When submitting a demurrage claim, C/Ps usually requires the owner to submit all supporting documents within a certain time period after...
Dec 30, 20201 min read
Switch B/Ls - a tricky affair
Using switch bills of lading is tricky as highlighted by The Grand Ace 12 [2019]. Vessel loaded two parcels of oil from China and Taiwan....
May 10, 20201 min read
'The Covid battlefield' for owners and charterers
Coronavirus has the world’s attention. Shipping will clearly be affected. It could lead to disputes, souring some commercial...
Apr 2, 20201 min read
Are MAIB reports admissible in arbitration?
Owners of Ocean Prefect were bringing a claim for unsafe port against charterers, after she grounded twice in Umm Al Quwain. Owners were...
Jan 1, 20201 min read
Speed performance claims - assessment by weather bureau binding?
Speed consumption disputes between charterers and owners are not uncommon. No matter how carefully these clauses are worded,...
Dec 31, 20191 min read
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