Can a Master be personally held liable for IMDG segregation conflicts arising due to an error in the software used onboard for DG checks?...

Classification societies provide a system of assurance for the insurers. Hull policies are often subject to the vessels maintaining...

Bunker quality disputes happen for a number of reasons, one of which is lack of clarity over which version of ISO 8217 applies given the...

B/Ls for reefer containers usually mention the set point to be maintained by the carrier during transit. What if it only mentions ‘frozen...

Hull fouling clauses in charterparties often state that ‘underwater cleaning of hull is always at charterers' time and expense’. What is...

There are a few ports around the world where both pilot cutters (serving as watch accommodation for pilots) and pilot boats (for...

Wash damage can cause vessels to break from their moorings, but how about damage caused by the suction effect during low water created by...

In the context of containerized cargoes, it is important to know what constitutes a ‘package’ for limitation purposes under the...

US is one place that follows a strict deterrence model for environment-related violations by vessels visiting its ports. Besides being...

Whether a shipowner has to establish a single limitation fund or more to meet all claims arising following an incident depends on whether...

In dry trade it is common to see C/P clauses where all aspects of cargo operations are carried out under Master’s supervision but under...

When there is a cargo fire and that consequently damages the vessel also, then can the time charterer limit its liability towards the...