Jan 16, 20232 minHague VisbyFire 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...
Dec 31, 20201 minOtherStevedore injured - inspite of the risk being obvious. Who's to blame?Every now and then there are unfortunate incidents where stevedores get injured after falling from unfenced decks / openings bridges on...
Dec 31, 20191 minHague VisbyPackage limitation in Hague (Visby) Rules & Himalaya clauseContainers are used to ship goods worth millions. Cargo owners may find it harsh that often they might not be able to recover more than...
Dec 31, 20191 minHague VisbyContainers stolen from terminal - Hague Visby Rules or CMR?Hague Visby rules or CMR, which one is applicable when unauthorized truckers whisk away containers from the terminal by using stolen pick...
May 19, 20191 minRegulatoryDisposal of waste generated on a container ship following a cargo fireHandling the waste generated onboard a box ship following a fire is not easy - as it will normally contain tonnes of fire fighting water...
Jan 13, 20191 minIMDG CodeDangerous goods declaration better be spot on!NVOCCs and cargo manufacturers must go beyond the standard requirements of IMDG Code when it comes to declaring known sensitivities of...
Sep 16, 20181 minSeaworthinessContainer ships - stability margins & unseaworthiness Container ships are generally known to fully utilize the available limits when it comes to stability margins and often experience large...