In Bottom Fouling Clauses Many time charters contain clauses dealing with bottom fouling/cleaning required when the vessel has been in port for more than a specified period.… Read more “Meaning of “Tropical Waters””
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The role of IT in a modern shipping organisation
The role of IT is something that is constantly evolving with the new generations growing up. The way young people communicate and how they make friends have… Read more “The role of IT in a modern shipping organisation”
ICS Strongly Criticises ‘PRESTIGE’ Judgement By Spanish Supreme Court
At a meeting of the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPCF) this week, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has strongly criticised the judgement of the Spanish… Read more “ICS Strongly Criticises ‘PRESTIGE’ Judgement By Spanish Supreme Court”
DSD Shipping fined for discharging oil into the Ocean
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New USCG equipment rule for vessels carrying oil
The U.S. Coast Guard has finalized an interim rule that requires vessels carrying oil in bulk as cargo to carry discharge removal equipment, install spill prevention coamings… Read more “New USCG equipment rule for vessels carrying oil”
Benefits arising from the sale of a vessel can reduce claim for repudiation
The Court of Appeal holds that benefit arising from the sale of a vessel can reduce claim for repudiation of charterparty. In Fulton Shipping Inc. of Panama… Read more “Benefits arising from the sale of a vessel can reduce claim for repudiation”
Caution on the unauthorised and incorrect use of ECDIS
With the advent of technology, the use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) is becoming increasingly popular. While the use of an ECDIS does have… Read more “Caution on the unauthorised and incorrect use of ECDIS”
IMB Warns Of Suspect Switched Bills Of Lading Scheme
The new variation leverages a ‘special’ relationship the named notify party claims to have with its bank that allows it to present switched bills of lading (bs/l)… Read more “IMB Warns Of Suspect Switched Bills Of Lading Scheme”
Now is the time to worry about cyber security
“The future is already here, it just isn’t evenly-distributed,” is how Dr Richard Windischofer, ABB’s vice president, global sales and business development answers the query about the… Read more “Now is the time to worry about cyber security”
BIMCO Announces Major Revision of NYPE Time Charter
BIMCO, ASBA and the SMF have consulted with the industry globally during the development of the new edition of NYPE to gather a clear picture of commonly… Read more “BIMCO Announces Major Revision of NYPE Time Charter”
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