24 maritime news articles about Charter Party
Given the rapidly developing situation with Iran, this article provides an update on recent developments and further information relevant to charterparty implications. It builds on our previous article published on 20 February, offering insight into operational impacts and changes affecting maritime contracts in light
An examination of legal and operational risks for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Image credit by: Below the Sky / Shutterstock.
Trading to or from the United States involves specific reporting requirements that may give rise to additional costs for shipowners and charterers. As different rules apply to U.
Circular issued by International Group Clubs Circulated to all members, brokers and directors New charterparty clause promoting the use of the Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement 1996, as amended September 2011. Reference is made to circular dated 5 April 2016 referring Members to the Inter-Club New York Pr
Recent developments concerning U.S. port fees targeting vessels constructed in the People’s Republic of China, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and U.S.
This article considers some of the important English law charterparty implications stemming from the current hostilities in the area and the potential closure of the Strait.
Recent developments concerning U.S. port fees targeting vessels constructed in the People’s Republic of China, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and U.S.
When vessels suffer damage from ice, shipowners often look to hold charterers accountable. But the legal landscape surrounding such claims is anything but straightforward.
As wind-assisted propulsion is gaining traction as a means to decarbonize, there are contractual issues that should be sorted to avoid potential disputes between shipowners and charterers.
With less than six months to implementation of FuelEU Maritime in EU and EEA trades, there has been little published advice regarding how to allocate responsibilities within time charterparties. Here, three people in Gard who have been working on these issues, discuss the key points for owners and charterers to consid
The shipping community is still coming to terms with the disruption following attacks by Houthi rebels on merchant vessels transiting the Red Sea, in particular when passing the Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of the most frequently used sea passages and a "chokepoint" for international trade. We consider below some of the
BIMCO has published a revamped version of the popular GENCON charterparty. Our author, Helena Biggs, was a member of the drafting committee.
Home Publications Articles Decarbonisation - Charterparty and Bills of Lading Issues Decarbonisation - Charterparty and Bills of Lading Issues The short term measures that will come into effect on the 1 January 2023 as part of the IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships were adopted at MEPC 76 in June 202
The U.S. Supreme Court on March 30th issued its decision in Citgo Asphalt Refining Co. (‘Carco’), et al. v. Frescati Shipping Co., Ltd. et al. (the ‘Athos I’ case), affirming the Third Circuit Court of Appeals holding that CARCO as sub-charterer was responsible, via the ‘safe…
arbitration, reference, set-off, charterparty Home Publications Articles Equitable Set-Off of Charterparty Claims Equitable Set-Off of Charterparty Claims Articles Steamship Mutual Published: May 24, 2019 Contact author Download article pdf Image In the recent London Arbitration 7/19, the Tribunal conside
A merican Club Circular No. 37/18 1 OCTOBER 9, 2018 CIRCULAR NO.
Circular 11/18: New charterparty clause promoting the use of the Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement 1996, as amended September 2011
The new ultra low sulphur fuel regulations under MARPOL Annex VI will require more than ship side preparations, they will also require existing and future charterparties to be reviewed and claused appropriately in order to reduce the risk of disputes between owners and charterers from a number of angles. The Associati
The Association is grateful to Dimitris Seirinakis, Consultant at Ince & Co Shanghai, for contributing to this update. The development The "doctrine" of frustration under English law has long been a difficult legal topic, not least because it has often been, in error, associated with the civil law concept of "forc
Introduction Provided that charterparties are on back to back terms, and the claim is successful, liability for costs incurred should be able to be passed down a charterparty chain. A technical issue will not be allowed to prevent such liability for costs being passed down a charterparty chain.
Cargo Loading and Stowage - Legal Responsibilities The Association is grateful to Stuart Kempson of Solicitors Hill Dickinson LLP, Liverpool, for contributing this article for members' benefit. Members will no doubt be aware of the recent case of the MV " EEMS Solar " 2013.
Circular issued by International Group clubs In 1990, in response to prospective oil pollution legislation in the United States of America, a recommended pollution charterparty clause was circulated to Members recommending that owners should not warrant in charterparties that they would comply with future unforeseen re
Circular issued by International Group clubs We refer to our Circular of 6 May 1997 advising Members that some tanker charterers in connection with the expiry of the TOVALOP Agreement on 20 February 1997 were attempting to introduce new clauses which had the effect of restricting Owners' rights to include certain types
Circular issued by International Group clubs Dear Sirs Members were advised in December 1996 of the expiry of the TOVALOP Agreement on 20 February 1997, and of the fact that the TOVALOP clause would thus no longer be appropriate for inclusion in charterparties. Whilst a number of tanker charterers have accepted these