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Hull insurance and Class rules
Classification societies provide a system of assurance for the insurers. Hull policies are often subject to the vessels maintaining...
Aug 20, 20232 min read
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ISO 8217: its many versions and variances in Table 2 parameters
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...
Jul 30, 20231 min read
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'Frozen seafood' cargo. No set point in B/L. Reefer is not connected. Cargo damaged. Who's to blame?
B/Ls for reefer containers usually mention the set point to be maintained by the carrier during transit. What if it only mentions ‘frozen...
Jul 16, 20232 min read
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Hull cleaning by owners after redelivery - at charterers' time & expense?
Hull fouling clauses in charterparties often state that ‘underwater cleaning of hull is always at charterers' time and expense’. What is...
Jul 9, 20232 min read
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'Perception of pilotage' leads to a collision. Who's to blame?
There are a few ports around the world where both pilot cutters (serving as watch accommodation for pilots) and pilot boats (for...
Jul 1, 20232 min read
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Passing vessel blamed 100% for collision caused in locks by the suction effect of the water
Wash damage can cause vessels to break from their moorings, but how about damage caused by the suction effect during low water created by...
May 21, 20232 min read
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The Danish take on what is a 'package' under Hague-Visby Rules
In the context of containerized cargoes, it is important to know what constitutes a ‘package’ for limitation purposes under the...
May 14, 20232 min read
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MARPOL violations - Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) and probationary period in US
US is one place that follows a strict deterrence model for environment-related violations by vessels visiting its ports. Besides being...
Apr 22, 20231 min read
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Limiting liability and 'any distinction occasion' under LLMC'76
Whether a shipowner has to establish a single limitation fund or more to meet all claims arising following an incident depends on whether...
Apr 2, 20232 min read
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Grounding in the approach channel - unsafe port, unseaworthiness, or negligent navigation?
Vessels occasionally use local paper charts when entering & leaving ports instead of charts issued by BA or other agencies, for reasons...
Mar 18, 20232 min read
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Division of responsibilities related to cargo operations between charterers and owners
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...
Feb 26, 20232 min read
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Is a claim by the shipowner against time charterer for damage to vessel limitable?
When there is a cargo fire and that consequently damages the vessel also, then can the time charterer limit its liability towards the...
Feb 12, 20232 min read
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No deductions from hire without shipowner’s consent?
A time charterer is relived of the obligation to pay hire under an off-hire provision. But what if the payment of hire clause is worded...
Jan 28, 20232 min read
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Fire due to cargo misdeclaration – can the carrier rely on the ‘fire’ exception in the HVR?
Over the past few years, the word ‘fire’ has become synonymous with ‘containers’. Today, a lot is expected from carriers, especially in...
Jan 16, 20232 min read
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US sanctions & freight payments - will '€' work instead of '$'?
To avoid US sanctions, Charterers sometime make payments to owners in currencies other than USD. What if the C/P provides that freight is...
Jan 1, 20231 min read
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