Performance claims

Mar 27, 20221 min read

Performance warranties & cancellation of C/P

Charterparties usually allow charterers to deduct hire for vessel’s underperformance, but are they entitled to cancel a C/P for...

Dec 31, 20191 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,...

Jul 21, 20191 min read

Significant wave height and Douglas scale - are not the same

Significant wave height and Douglas scale are two very different measures of sea conditions. If C/P contains reference to both then which...

Sep 30, 20181 min read

'About 5%' - a singular tolerance or it applies to both speed & consumption?

Tolerances for ‘about’ - underperformance claim - effect of current were some of the many interesting issues that came up in London...

Jul 8, 20181 min read

Lawful deductions made for under performance but claim put forward under off-hire - what happens?

What if time charterers make lawful deductions for under- performance but then wrongly put them forward to owners as having being made...

Jul 1, 20181 min read

Speed & consumption claim - it's all about the language

What does this clause imply: “The time during which there is bad weather/heavy swell or adverse current with wind exceeding beaufort...

May 6, 20181 min read

Fouling as a result of charters' orders - can they claim for underperformance from owners?

Jurists and chartering professionals often rely on the highly acclaimed ‘Time Charters’ and ‘Voyage Charters’ publications for guidance...

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